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"A blindfolded martial arts master splits a coconut on the head of his colleague without touching his head, an action so fast he had the club raised again before the coconut fell." (source: Jessica Skropanic | Record Searchlight)

Picture of the Day: Vaisakhi celebrations in Redding, California

May 6, 2013 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

As many Sikh communities across the United States have done in the past month, the Sikh community near Redding, California, held their annual Vaisakhi celebration in that city. The Vaisakhi Festival and Day of Non-Violence involved participation by the area’s diverse communities. See more photos and video at the Record Searchlight and read more at the Anderson Valley Post.

Categories: Events, Picture of the Day, Sikhism • Tags: Anderson, Baisakhi, California, Day of Non-Violence, Redding, Vaisakhi

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"Thousands walk in Renton’s Khalsa Day parade. Sikh men, and some women, wear turbans as one of five external articles of faith called the five Kakars. Women also wear long headscarves called dupattas at religious ceremonies to show respect." (source: Erika Schultz)

Nagar Kirtans to be held in CA and WA this weekend

May 3, 2013 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Tomorrow, two Nagar Kirtans (religious processions) will be taking place in Redding, California, and in Renton, Washington, to commemorate Vaisakhi, one of the most significant dates on the Sikh calendar. In Renton, exhibits featuring historic Sikh artifacts will also be available for viewing: The Sikh Military Heritage Exhibit The Sacred Words: An Exhibit of the Sikh Written Word The Sikh Community: Over a Hundred Years in the Pacific Northwest Officially on April 14, Vaisakhi celebrations have been taking place across […]

Categories: Events • Tags: "Washington, Anderson, Baisakhi, California, Nagar Kirtan, Redding, Renton, Vaisakhi

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Picture of the Day: Vaisakhi celebrations in Anderson, CA

May 6, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Just south of the northern California city of Redding, Sikhs from the Sikh Centre of Anderson commemorated Vaisakhi on Saturday with an interfaith celebration during the fifth annual “Day of Non-Violence”. More photos are posted at Redding.com.

Categories: Picture of the Day • Tags: Anderson, California, Day of Non-Violence, Redding, Vaisakhi

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Vaisakhi celebrations across the country close out April

May 11, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

While Sikhs usually celebrate Vaisakhi in the middle of April, there were several celebrations around the country that took place on the April 30 – May 1 weekend, and we are given the opportunity to read the local coverage about these celebrations: “Free Meals at Sikh Day Festival on Madison Ave. ” – New York’s “Sikh Day Parade” was covered by the New York Times, who unfortunately was more enraptured by the concept of free food than the opportunity to educate […]

Categories: Events • Tags: "Washington, Anderson, California, Marysville, New York, Queens, Redding, Vaisakhi

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Vaisakhi celebrations continue across America

April 15, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

While the official date of Vaisakhi was yesterday, Sikh communities in several cities have already had formal celebrations to commemorate the day. I attended American Sikh Day a couple of days ago in Sacramento, California. And, across America, various media outlets are covering the continuing celebrations in their communities.

Categories: Events, News Bits, Sikhism • Tags: American Sikh Day, Anderson, Baisakhi, California, Fresno, Guru Gobind Singh Sikh Center, Los Angeles, Nagar Kirtan, New York, Plainview, Redding, Selma, Southern California, Stockton, Vaisakhi

Reflections on the Redding, CA Sikh Parade

November 22, 2010 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

“I feel like I fell into a good thing,” he said. “I think they have a good idea with their independent spirit.” — Ronald Swan, 63, who lives next door to the Sikh Centre and serves as the property’s land surveyor. “There’s a pretty diverse group of people,” he said. “They’re good people.” — Steven Osborn of Redding, who led the parade on his motorcycle. Osborn, who is not a member of the Sikh faith, said he always participates in the […]

Categories: News Bits • Tags: California, Guru Nanak, Redding, Sikh Parade

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The included have become the inclusive

November 19, 2010 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Like many Sikh communities around the United States, the Sikhs around Redding, California are having a parade to celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak (born 1469), the founder of Sikhism. It’s not only Sikhs who are taking part in this parade, however: For the first time, the parade will include Native American drummers and dancers from the Local Indians for Education center in Shasta Lake. Center Director Rod Lindsay said he felt it was important to participate in the event […]

Categories: Interfaith, News Bits • Tags: Anderson, California, interfaith, Local Indians for Education, Native Americans, Redding, Shasta Lake, Sikh Parade

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Considering the experience of Sikhs in America.

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Picture of the Day: Vaisakhi celebrations in Redding, California

Nagar Kirtans to be held in CA and WA this weekend

Picture of the Day: Vaisakhi celebrations in Anderson, CA

Vaisakhi celebrations across the country close out April

Vaisakhi celebrations continue across America

Reflections on the Redding, CA Sikh Parade

The included have become the inclusive