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A nearly naked woman caused a stir among Christmas shoppers in Belfast this morning.

The young woman, drew large crowds, as she lay on a giant white plate surrounded by brussel sprouts, and covered in brown sauce outside CastleCourt Shopping Centre.

The stunt was part of a campaign from animal protection charity PETA.

With the message "Try to Relate to Who's on Your Plate. Go Vegan", the campaign is aimed to encourage passers-by to consider the welfare of turkeys this Christmas.

(Image: Matt Mackey / Press Eye)

PETA argue "that turkeys feel pain and terror and value their lives, just as humans do – and none wants to end up on our Christmas table."

Director Elisa Allen said: "PETA is encouraging people to extend the holiday spirit of peace and goodwill to all by leaving animals off their plates this Christmas.

(Image: © Matt Mackey / Press Eye)

"Thanks to the array of mock meats available, it's easier than ever to enjoy a festive meal packed with all the flavour but none of the cruelty."