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This foodie extravaganza is back for its fourth edition, and its exciting events line-up is filled with workshops, masterclasses and hearty vegan fare
Eating is Singaporeans’ favourite pastime, so it’s no surprise that once the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, signature food festivals started popping up across the island. The latest one is the Vegan Food Festival, which is back for its fourth edition from August 27 to September 4.
No surprises here, but the food festival is all about celebrating sustainable and healthy food options such as plant-based meats, which have become more popular over the last two years. As Pooja Bakhshi, the founder and director of the Singapore Vegan Festival explains, the festival was created to bond a community with a common interest in the plant-based food scene.
From masterclasses, interactive workshops to a vegan market offering unique vegan food and drinks experiences—there are plenty of activities for all food lovers. That said, here are five reasons you should check out the festival.
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1. Food Village
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Kombynation
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This year’s festival presents an extensive vegan food village, located at Raffles City Convention Centre. Satisfy your bellies and dig into tantalising plates from various eateries, including vegan restaurant Planty of Love, sandwich cafe Ahimsa Café, and low carb dessert joint Locaba. Don’t miss out on Northern Indian restaurant Shahi Maharani’s jackfruit dum biryani, a hearty bowl that replaces meat with juicy jackfruit. Then, save room for dessert and indulge in Locaba’s decadent dark chocolate raspberry cake.
Once your stomach is filled, head to the vegan market, located next to the food village, and stock up on your favourite local plant-based brands, such as local plant-based milk brand Oatside, local wholefoods vegan bakery The Clean Addicts, and Pure the Winery. The latter is an Italian brand that offers tasteful wine crafted with zero sugar.
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2. Masterclasses
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Tamara Chavez and Daniel Chavez
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Want to improve your skills in the kitchen? Look out for masterclasses hosted by notable chefs like Tamara Chavez from Canchita Peruvian restaurant. During her session, Chavez will guide you in creating two stellar dishes that use locally sourced ingredients vegan canchita ceviche and causa verde.
Meanwhile, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore’s plant-based ambassador and chef Vincent Wong’s masterclass is all about his holistic approach to food, and you will learn to create unconventional yet delicious dishes such as watermelon ‘tuna’ sashimi and soy panna cotta.
For those who want to improve their social media feed, plant-based food blogger Cherie Tu will be hosting the smartphone photography session. Watch and learn how to create and capture stunning images without using expensive equipment.
3. Panel Discussions
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Seb Alex
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Look forward to a range of panel discussions happening throughout the festival. The organisers have invited thought leaders to share their experiences, insights and knowledge in creating a more sustainable world. Hear from the likes of Seb Alex, a Lebanese animal rights advocate; and Max Rye, co-founder of cultivated milk TurtleTree Labs.
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4. Workshops
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Jolie Michelle Ow
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This year’s festival also presents a line-up of complementary workshops. Learn more about developing a deeper connection with food with Jolie Michelle Ow, founder-director of mindfulness centre Canvass Life. Then, create your own ‘Ferrero Rocher’ treats at Raw Food chef Andrea Lee’s truffle workshop.
5. Cultural Tours
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Veg This City vegan food tour
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Similar to previous years, walking tours are also available across the island. Sign up and explore Singapore’s diverse and rich culture, starting with the Peranakan discovery. This nostalgic tour takes you back in time as you learn about the rich Peranakan heritage while indulging in Peranakan delicacies in one of Singapore’s oldest neighbourhoods, Katong.
Singapore Vegan Food Festival 2022 will run from August 27 to September 4.
Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
