The celebration in Surrey, B.C., marked the first Vaisakhi since the killing of Mr. Nijjar, who was gunned down outside Surrey’s Guru Nanak temple last June
More than half a million people gathered in Surrey, B.C. over the weekend for the annual Vaisakhi parade, which was dedicated to the memory ofEntire families wearing brand new, matching outfits – in pink gold, purple and saffron – attended Saturday’s parade in Surrey, considered the largest celebration of the Sikh festival in North America. It celebrates spring harvest, but also marks the creation of the order of Khalsa, in 1699, which is a significant moment for the Sikh faith.
All along the parade route on 128th Street, hundreds of people gave away hot chai and water, as well as traditional Sikh treats and snacks such as pakoras, gulab jamun and chana masala. Some of the participants said they had been up all night preparing the food. They said they were honouring the spirit of service and communal eating, two significant aspects of their faith.
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