100 Mile Sikh's celebrate Vaisakhi

100 Mile Sikh's celebrate Vaisakhi

The 100 Mile House Sikh Society came together on Saturday, May 10

Dhol beats and community cheers mark Vaisakhi in Mackay

The Mackay Indian community lit up Beaconsfield on 10 May with a vibrant celebration of Vaisakhi, a cornerstone festival in the Sikh and Punjabi calendar. The school grounds of Beaconsfield State School became a stage for culture, colour and connection, as hundreds gathered to mark the harvest season and the birth of the Khalsa with dance, music, food, and reflection. Nadina Street buzzed with anticipation as families and guests arrived in waves…

Washington celebrates Sikh holiday Baisakhi at state Capitol for first time

Washington celebrates Sikh holiday Baisakhi at state Capitol for first time News Story By Emma Maple | FāVS News Gov. Bob Ferguson issued a proclamation declaring April 13 as Baisakhi Day, marking the first official state recognition of the Sikh holiday and acknowledging the contributions of Washington’s Sikh community. “It’s actually a very special honor, to be so far away from the roots of Sikhism, and to get space and acknowledgement,” Subarn…