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April is Sikh Heritage Month and Darpan is launching Sikhi Saturdays

Ish Sharma Darpan, 04 Apr, 2024 09:52 AM

Happy Sikh Heritage Month!! April is Sikh Heritage Month, which is an important time to celebrate and recognize the rich cultural contributions of the Sikh community in BC.

April is Sikh Heritage Month in BC. This is a time to honour the significant contributions that Sikhs have made to our province.

Sikh first settled here in the late 19th century to work in lumber mills, the logging industry, on farms, and the railway.

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— David Eby (@Dave_Eby) April 1, 2024

April is Sikh Heritage Month—a time to honour the contributions of Sikh Canadians. It's an opportunity to remember, celebrate, and educate about the vital role Sikhs have played, and continue to play, in our communities.

This year's Vaisakhi Parade is on April 20. Learn more:
— City of Surrey (@CityofSurrey) April 1, 2024

Happy Sikh Heritage Month! 🎉 Recognizing the remarkable contributions and rich history of our Sikh Community. The core values of equality, generosity, and compassion inspire us all. Let's celebrate unity, understanding, and diversity this month! pic.twitter.com/9YonJmy7Fa
— Mayor Ken Sim (@KenSimCity) April 2, 2024

Stay tuned for Darpan's #SikhiSaturdays on Darpan's social media pages which will highlight various aspects of Sikh heritage throughout the month.

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