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Bradford Sikhs recall the Khalsa spirit
WSN Network

BRADFORD: The Sikh community in Bradford joined with members of their faith from across the world at the weekend to celebrate the most important day of the Sikh year. A guard of honour carrying swords led the procession as it visited Sikh gurdwaras across Bradford after starting from Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, off Wakefield Road.

The celebrations saw 3,000 people take to the streets in colourful garments for the procession. Sikhs from across West Yorkshire congregated in Bradford to celebrate the day, which is traditionally held on April 14, but was held on Sunday this year in Bradford to minimise disruption.

Second generation British Sikhs in Bradford started a free one-day course on the core concepts of the Sikh faith in 2007 to help Sikhs who have missed opportunities to explore their spiritual heritage. The course has proved popular and has toured several cities around the UK. Organisers of this year’s Vaisakhi celebrations decided to host The Sikh Course for everyone in Bradford.

15 April 2009
 

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