Vaisakhi Parade | the birth of the Sikh identity | April 7 (Surrey) & April 14 (Vancouver) at Schema : more than ethnic

Vaisakhi Parade | the birth of the Sikh identity | April 7 (Surrey) & April 14 (Vancouver)

VAISAKHI (sometimes spelled Baisakhi) is a dual event for Sikhs worldwide: a harvest festival with the commemoration of 17th-century events that gave shape to the birth of the Sikh identity. This weekend, Surrey will hold the LARGEST Vasakhi celebration in North America, culminating in a parade that begins at Saturday, April 7 at 10am at the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple (12885 85th Avenue, Surrey, BC).

Gathering crowds of more than thousands, the Vaisakhi Parade symbolizes diversity with pomp and colour. You'll find rides, live music, and stalls offering FREE FOOD (!). More info @ www.surrey.ca/Events/.

* Vancouver's Vasaikh Parade (organized by Khalsa Diwan Society) will take place on Saturday, April 14, 11am-4pm from the Ross Street SikhTemple, around Main Street & 49th Avenue (road closures are in effect on this day to accomodate the parade, so go to the City of Vancouver webpage HERE to check what roads will be closed.)

* On Sunday, April 15th at 9 PM, VAISAKHI 2007 can be seen on Channel M – Cable 08. The one hour television special featuring highlights, insight and interviews from this year’s Vancouver parade. Showings: Sunday, April 15th at 9 pm
(more info here @ www.channelm.ca)
Special Encore Presentations:
- Monday, April 16th at 8 am
- Tuesday, April 17th at 11 am

VAISAKHI PARADE
10:00am - 3:30pm | Saturday, April 7, 2007
Location: Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple-12885-85th Ave, Surrey, BC
For Information: Kulwant Singh Johal at 604-825-1605 or email ksjohal@telus.net

In 1699, Sri Guru Gobind Singh, formed the order of the Khalsa (The Pure) and thus forming the present Sikh identity. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji filled the Khalsa with love for humanity and strenghth to protect the innocent. This would lay a foundation that would see the Sikhs prosper to different parts of the globe, where they have contributed significantly to the social and economic

NOTE: Traffic controls will be in place beginning at 7:30 AM until approximately 5:00 PM. Access to 128th Street will be impacted most significantly. Increased delays may be expected for travel through and within the area between 72 Ave to 88 Ave, and 124th Street to King George Hwy.

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Hello.

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Thank you.
Mahinder K. Doman
Editor/Coordinator
British Columbia, Canada

Contact information:
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