As B.C.'s Sikh community prepares to celebrate Vaisakhi, some members are also criticizing local mayors who ignored the festival's religious significance.
Families are at the heart of the Vaisakhi parade, all of them trying to fulfill the tenets of their faith in the best ways they know how. As Michael Newman reports, that includes feeding the body and soul – Apr 22, 2023The parade takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there are many road closures in effect around Marine Drive.
Vaisakhi dates back to 1699 and celebrates the revelation of the Khalsa, which refers to the community that considers Sikhism its faith. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim issued an apology on Friday after referring to Vaisakhi as a large celebration with music and live performers.were forced to apologize yesterday for releasing a statement on Vaisakhi which omitted any mention of the Sikh essence of celebrations in the city, despite Gurdwaras leading festivities.
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke also called her city’s Vaisakhi Parade a large party in a press conference on Tuesday.Ontario man stranded in Costa Rica due to lack of hospital beds at home The Sikh community has raised concerns about the comments of both mayors, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment.statement completely removes faith from Vaisakhi. Vancouver's Nagar Keertan started in 1979 to celebrate the revelation of the Khalsa in 1699. Similar toDoctor shot in Vancouver revealed to be Surrey anesthesiologistWoman found dead in B.C.
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