GEORGE TOWN: Taoists in the country are observing a strict vegetarian diet in conjunction with the Nine Emperor Gods festival, but few feel deprived of their usual meat dishes.
Vegetarian “meat” has become a popular addition to the festival’s diet. Saw Gim Hye, 48, who owns a vegetarian coffeeshop on Gat Lebuh Macallum, said Hokkien mee was among the most popular vegetarian dishes during this season.
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