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Global News
01-06-2025
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- Global News
Sikh Society's Khalsa Parade continues despite smoky conditions
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The Sikh Society went ahead with their annual Khalsa Parade to celebrate religion and culture – amidst the heavy smoke in Regina. Attendees from across the province came together – Sikh or not – to experience the religious event on Sunday. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The air quality was sitting at a 10, which is a very high risk according to Environment Canada. Despite this, thousands of people came together to participate in the celebration and parade. More details in the video above.
CTV News
01-06-2025
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- CTV News
Thousands attend Khalsa Day festivities in Regina, marking new year for Sikh community
In celebration of the new year for the Sikh community, different practices and performances took place at this year's Khalsa Day in Regina. (Sierra D'Souza Butts / CTV News) Thousands of people across the province came out to celebrate the annual Khalsa Day festival at Regina's Wascana Park on Saturday. Starting off with a parade, the all-day event marks the new year for the Sikh community through different cultural performances, practices, and activities. 'The official word of the parade is Nagar Kirtan. Nagar means 'city,' and Kirtan means to 'sing the hands of God,'' explained Manmeet Singh, general secretary and spokesperson for Sikh Society of Regina. 'What we are doing here is we are telling people that we are here. We are your neighbours, we belong here, and we all belong to the same human race.' With the event being open to the public and continuing to grow in size every year, Singh said educating others about Sikh traditions is a significant part of the festivities. 'A lot of people don't know about Sikhism. We are fairly new in terms of how old the religion is. Our religion is only 500 years old,' he explained. 'People [may] think we are from a religion or a place that [goes back a long time] which is not the case. We are actually the religion that prophecies the quality of both men and women and equality of all. Nagar Kirtan is saying no matter where you come from, who you are, we are all children of the God.' Aside from small businesses and local vendors, officials from the Government of Saskatchewan, the NDP, the City of Regina, along with members of the Regina Police Service and Regina Fire & Protective Services were in attendance. 'We hope that people take this opportunity to learn more about the Sikh faith, and we are able to portray we are good neighbors and outstanding members of the community,' he said. 'We participate together and bring oneness.' Organizers estimated over 15,000 people attended Saturday's event.
BBC News
28-02-2025
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- BBC News
How Keele University students are promoting equality with free food
"No matter your religion, race, age, gender or anything like that, we all eat on one level to show equality."Third-year student Simran Gaddu is part of the Sikh Society at Keele University in Staffordshire, which is offering free meals as part of its annual is a practice integral to Sikhism, promoting its three foundations - remembering God's name, earning an honest living and sharing with year's event, held on Thursday, was again opened up to people from all backgrounds, with the society serving about 1,000 free meals. Ms Gaddu is co-president of the society and said teams started making the vegetarian meals on Wednesday night and carried on throughout said the event was all about making people aware of the Sikh core value of equality. She said: "We want everyone to be equal and this is our best way of showing that."The food served included lentils, cauliflower, yoghurt, chapati and rice, similar to what Sikhs eat in a Gurdwara – a place of worship. Gurjivan Soha, co-president, said making the food took "quite a considerable amount" of work over a period of more than 24 hours."It's an honour for us because it allows us to give back to the community. Langar is really important for Sikhs and it allows us to share with others," he said."It doesn't matter about background, race, religion or your beliefs at all. It's more symbolic of that equality and generosity that the community does have." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
