Monday, August 12, 2013

Vaisakhi Day!

It is a day that marks both the New Year and the anniversary of the establishment of Khalsa in 1699. The Sikh community in BC celebrate by hosting parades in Vancouver and Surrey. This year, the Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade occurred on April 13, 2013 and the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade and Celebration occurred on April 20, 2013. The parade in Vancouver had about 50,000 people spectators and the parade in Surrey had 80,000 to 200,000. The parade is Surrey is considered one of the largest Vaisakhi parades outside of India. Everyone, Sikh or non-Sikh, are invited to celebrate Vaisakhi Day. The celebrations in Vancouver and Surrey also offer free food that is prepared by local residents and businesses, live music and rides. Make sure to mark your calendars for Vaisakhi Day on April 14, 2014, and be on the lookout for information on the parades.


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