The Philippines’ First Vegan Festival: PETA’s Top Picks

This weekend proved vegan living is on the rise in the Philippines.

If you missed out on VegFest Pilipinas—the Philippines’ first-ever vegan festival—this weekend, we’re here to fill you in on what went down.

#VegFestPilipinas2016 is happening right now at Eastwood Central Plaza! We’ll be here ’til tomorrow! Come join us for awesome food, fitness classes, cooking demos, inspiring talks, and music!

A photo posted by VegFest Pilipinas (@vegfestpilipinas) on Nov 11, 2016 at 6:43pm PST

From awesome food, fitness classes, and cooking demos to inspiring talks and music, we loved every minute of the event. Several vendors completely sold out—proving just how successful it was.

Of course, we tried all the food—it looked so delicious that it was hard to resist—and left Sunday in a cruelty-free food coma. Below are some of our favorite photos from the festival. Be sure to check out VegFest Pilipinas’ official website here.

@VegfestPilipinas was a blast! So much incredible food, products, and people 😀 we are in awe of the superhuman organizers and volunteers who made it possible, and we are super grateful to all the people who came along to support local businesses and share their passion for plant-based, cruelty-free living – we completely sold out both days! Here are some of our favorite vegan hot dog photos from the weekend. We’re delighted so many of you enjoyed them, and don’t worry – we’re looking into making them available for home delivery! A huge thank you to the photographers 🙂 @sab.vegan @itsjosebastian @thehealthypinay @aprillou @aalovesvanilla @mariacasuga @piapuno_ @axagastronomy @itsmethegreatalex @eatingmindfully_ @fruitycaity

A photo posted by In a Nutshell (@inanutshellph) on Nov 14, 2016 at 1:38am PST

Yum yum yum! #VeganWaffle topped with Dark Chocolate Wine #veganicecream from @thesuperfoodgrocer @superscoopsph yum yum! ?????? #vegfestpilipinas2016 #vegfest

A photo posted by Jeigh Cee (@jeighcee) on Nov 11, 2016 at 10:21pm PST

Donut mind if I do!! @greenbar_cafe ??? #vegan #vegandonuts #govegan #rawtil4 #bbgdiet #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #vegfestpilipinas2016 #plantbased #plantstrong #vegandesserts #manilavegans #vegansofig #vegetarian #plantsonly

A photo posted by P A U L A (@frootypaws) on Nov 13, 2016 at 12:10am PST

Poutine from @therealhappycowph and Falafel Burger from @plantedph ??? SECOND DAY TOMORROW GUYS!! #vegfestpilipinas2016

A photo posted by Caity ? (@fruitycaity) on Nov 12, 2016 at 1:09am PST

What is this sorcery!? Vegan chocolate s’mores cupcakes from @delicieloph amazing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #manilavegans #cupcakes #plantbased #vegansofinstagram #eastwood #philippines #vegancupcakes #veganfood #veganfoodporn #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #foodieph #yummyph #pinoyfoodie #spotph #dairyfree #eggless #dairyless #tacos #forkspoonsmanila #gourmanila #wheninmanila #winyummy #spotmyfood #pepperph #yummyph #vegfestphilippines #veganfood #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2016

A photo posted by Jade Santos (@jaderani) on Nov 13, 2016 at 5:17am PST

Samosas, cutlets, patties, and even satay, all vegetarian! #VegFestPilipinas #VegFestPilipinas2016 #vegan #veganism #vegetarian #organic #sustainability #environment #food #foodgasm #foodporn #foodies #foodstagram #instafood

A photo posted by Pam Luber (@umiamano) on Nov 12, 2016 at 6:26pm PST

✅ @kitchenrevolution vegan cupcake decorating workshop ?

A photo posted by Jeniss Mile (@theobsessedvegan) on Nov 11, 2016 at 11:50pm PST

A great-tasting alternative for those who are lactose-intolerant. Healthy, local, and #CrueltyFree. #TheCashewMilkCo #VegFestPilipinas #VegFestPilipinas2016 #vegan #veganism #vegetarian #organic #sustainability #environment #milk #cashewmilk #food #foodstagram #foodies #foodporn #foodgasm #instafood

A photo posted by Pam Luber (@umiamano) on Nov 12, 2016 at 7:56pm PST

#SuperScoops bringing some guilt-free happiness here at the first ever #VEGFESTPilipinas! Come on over!! Our scoops are almost sold out (mini cups and other Superfoods still available)! We’ll be here at Eastwood Central Plaza until 9pm today and tomorrow! Highly recommended to experience the best gamechanging, plant-powered and compassionate products the Philippines has to offer! Power up!! ????@superscoopsph @rafrafrosell @thehealthypinay @itsjosebastian #thesuperfoodgrocer #vegfestpilipinas2016

A photo posted by The Superfood Grocer PH (@thesuperfoodgrocer) on Nov 11, 2016 at 10:25pm PST

So we hoarded a bunch of @Therineshealthhaven’s Chilled Taho. ? #therineshealthhaven #taholicious #chilledtaho #pinoycomfortfood #vegfestpilipinas2016 #vegfestpilipinas #vegfest #veganlife #vegan #veganfood #whatveganseat #vegandessert #plantbased #Manila #ManilaVegans #VeganPh #Vegansofig #Eastwood #foodgasm #plantbased #poweredbyplants

A photo posted by Grace Miller ? (@rellimgrace) on Nov 13, 2016 at 1:04am PST

Isaw #VegFestPilipinas2016 #GreeneryKitchen

A photo posted by Karen Kristine Nuestro (@k_nues) on Nov 11, 2016 at 8:00pm PST

VEGAN MAKEUP!!!! #VegFestPilipinas #VegFestPilipinas2016 #NoToAnimalTesting #CrueltyFree #vegan #veganism #vegetarian #organic #sustainability #environment #makeup #cosmetics

A photo posted by Pam Luber (@umiamano) on Nov 12, 2016 at 6:41pm PST

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich from @thrive.ph ???? #whatveganseat #vegfestpilipinas2016 @vegfestpilipinas #vegfest

A photo posted by Jeigh Cee (@jeighcee) on Nov 13, 2016 at 3:01am PST

My goodies from #vegfestpilipinas2016 ??supporting the 1st @vegfestpilipinas @ Eastwood city nov 12-13 #vegandesserts #vegemeat #veganbagoong #manilavegans #vegfest #veganshoppinghaul #healthyinspiration #vegan #veganshopping #veganph #vegetarian

A photo posted by Jewel DC (@madjewelled) on Nov 12, 2016 at 12:42am PST

Everything made from our wonderful pili nuts! #EverythingPili #VegFestPilipinas #VegFestPilipinas2016 #vegan #veganism #vegetarian #organic #sustainability #environment

A photo posted by Pam Luber (@umiamano) on Nov 12, 2016 at 7:01pm PST

? Pink X Green 11.12.16 #kitchenrevolution #Vegfest #VegfestPilipinas #VegfestPilipinas2016

A photo posted by mitzie capati (@mitznoopdog) on Nov 12, 2016 at 9:26pm PST

Visit our event here at Eastwood Central Plaza. #guprufunrun #vegfestpilipinas #vegan

A photo posted by Aa ? (@aalovesvanilla) on Nov 11, 2016 at 4:44pm PST

Why love one ? and eat the other?? Stop #speciesism, #govegan ? #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2016

A photo posted by Sabrina Anne (@sab.vegan) on Nov 12, 2016 at 5:12am PST