Obviously I’m not asking if there’s something like the Western version of veganism, although I’m curious if that’s the case too.

I’m wondering if something like a vegan way of life is part of the culture or tradition in any part of China. In Greece, for example, there’s a dedicated type of cuisine νηστεία (“nisteia”, i.e. “fasting”) that’s fully animal-free and is what you’re meant to eat on fasting days (if you’re a strict Greek Orthodox Christian, that’s something like half the year). Although interestingly, octopuses are allowed when fasting…

Are there similar practices in China that you know of? Are there any good vegan (or “veganozed”) Chinese recipes you’d recommend? I’m soon going to try and make my own kao fu, but other than that I don’t know much, and welcome any tips/ideas…