Every year on New Year's Day the Pasadena Rose Parade hits the streets to showcase the history and culture of Southern California and the country at large. This year, for the first time ever, the parade hosted a float that celebrated the important and little-known history of Sikhs in America --...
The streets of Surrey, B.C., were lined with tens of thousands of people for the city's Vaisakhi Parade Saturday, and amid the the day's food booths and other festivities, one group was trying to reach the South Asian community with a serious message.
Instead of giving things away in the...
Sikhs aim to show American spirit in Bedford Fourth of July parade
*A note : The most interesting part is to read the comments which I have included at the end. Doing Seva is part of Sikhi but some reactions show the ignorance and how people refuse to educate themselves.
By Harlan...
‘Bigoted’ Facebook comments about Alberta Sikh parade deleted by Wildrose party
http://www.vancouverdesi.com/news/wildrose-facebook-comments-got-by-moderators-on-long-weekend-says-smith/560111/
CALGARY — Alberta Progressive Conservatives are chiding the Wildrose party over comments on the...
Politicizing death row in Punjab and at the Surrey Vaisakhi parade
Gurpreet Singh - straight.com - Publish Date: April 22, 2012 , Vancouver, B.C.
The imagery of a convicted Sikh militant on death row in India, Balwant Singh Rajoana, dominated the annual Vaisakhi parade in Surrey...
RSS camp (ITC) Kerala 2011.wmv - YouTube
VijayaNagara Gunatmaka Sanchalana 2011 Part1 - YouTube
I wonder if anyone has seen their training? One thing is for sure these guys are trained well on how to use the staff.
After several years away, I was recently a spectator at the local annual Vaisakhi nagar kirtan. I was the taxi service to the 1st stop so it was a great opportunity to stand outside and observe.
I used to think nagar kirtans were a waste and we should pursue other projects such as cleaning up...
Photo essay: Faces of Vaisakhi parade, Surrey, BC Special
Surrey - On a sunny weekend day, East-Indian residents of Lower Mainland celebrated their Vaisakhi holiday that marks the birth of religious community known as khalsa. The Sikhs all over the world celebrate their harvest festival in...
On July 4th, 2010 in Fremont, CA a group of Sikh volunteers came together, like they have done for past several years to hand to out free cold water bottles to those who are waiting for parade in hot summer sun.
This volunteer effort is one of its kind and probably not replicated anywhere with...
Dal Khalsa will undertake a Khalsa Raj Parade from Chaparchiri to Sirhind
Dal Khalsa will undertake a Khalsa Raj Parade from Chaparchiri to Sirhind|SikhSiyasat.net – Sikh News and Multimedia.
Hoshiarpur- The Dal Khalsa will undertake a Khalsa Raj Parade from...
Toronto Sikhs enjoy peaceful Khalsa parade
CBC News - Toronto - Toronto Sikhs enjoy peaceful Khalsa parade
After weeks of news about violent clashes at their places of worship, Sikhs in Greater Toronto enjoyed a peaceful day of celebration on Sunday.
Thousands of people took part in...
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McGuinty attending Sikh parade | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty says he won’t back down from attending a long-running Sikh parade in downtown Toronto on Sunday despite calls for him to be a...
source: http://www.theprovince.com/news/Watts+looks+next+year+parade/2937526/story.html
Watts looks to next year's parade
Mayor values celebration but wants it to be 'inclusive, welcoming to everyone'
By Ian Austin, The Province - April 22, 2010
Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts has met...
source: http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Sikh+extremists+cannot+have+annual+parade/2928075/story.html
Sikh extremists cannot
have say in annual parade
The StarPhoenix - April 20, 2010 3:13 AM
It would be a shame if the violent tendencies of a few were to sideline one of the largest and...
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,
I am organizing a group for the Sikh parade in NYC on April 24. The group's goal is to teach people about Sikhi and send a message out to everyone what Sikhi is all about. As all of us are aware that Sikhism is in a position right now where many Sikhs...
Everyone Loves a Parade ... Parbhaat Pheri, Jaloos, Nagar Kirtan
by I.J. SINGH
A good friend who is a very dedicated Sikh was telling me about their gurdwara, somewhere in Middle America.
Gurdwaras exist for many reasons, but the major one is...
By Ravinder Singh Robin Yuba City (California), Nov.19 (ANI): Sikhs have been a part of the American landscape for over 130 years. And, the Yuba Sutter area has some of the best agricultural land is known for the largest Sikh population of farm owners. A visit to Yuba city that commemorated the...
The 28th Annual Sikh Parade in Yuba City turned in record crowds this weekend, exceeding the expectations of organizers. Near perfect weather brought in an estimated 75,000 to 80,000 Sikhs and non-Sikhs on Sunday to enjoy one of the Sacramento Valley's largest religious and cultural...
The 28th Annual Sikh Parade in Yuba City turned in record crowds this weekend, exceeding the expectations of organizers. Near perfect weather brought in an estimated 75,000 to 80,000 Sikhs and non-Sikhs on Sunday to enjoy one of the Sacramento Valley's largest religious and cultural...
Abbotsford’s Sikh community promises to be out in force on Sunday for the annual parade organized by the Gurdwara Kalgidhar Darbar Sahib Society. The event celebrates the 403rd anniversary of the installation of the 1,430-page Sikh holy scriptures.
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