This was a very thoughtful expression of community through hospitality!
FRIENDS of OUR PUNJABI NEIGHBORS: We as individuals and families living in Whatcom County, desire very much to form meaningful relationships with our Punjabi neighbors. For way too long - our dominant culture (white European descendants) have ignored, disregarded and at times cast racist actions toward Punjabi Sikhs. We as members of Friends of Our Punjabi Neighbors are actively seeking to welcome, honor and learn from our east Indian friends.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Why free food is not the highlight of Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade
Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade is not about free food. Period.
I am tired of hearing the phrase “free food” in some media coverage without giving a context to it. Yes, the food is served free of cost but the ‘why’ is bigger than the price tag.
Vaisakhi is traditionally celebrated as harvest festival in India. The festival is celebrated as the start of a New Year, throughout the country, under different names and with different local traditions. In the northern state of Punjab, which most of the Sikhs call home, it is called Vaisakhi.
For Sikhs, the festival holds a significant meaning: it is on Vaisakhi day in 1699, the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa (the pure ones) and laid down a code of conduct for the Sikhs. So the festival of Vaisakhi is celebrated as the birthday of Khalsa by Sikhs worldwide. The faith, which was founded by the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev, predates Vaisakhi...MORE...
Friday, January 27, 2017
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
The intersection of the modern with the old.
Five Sikhs inducted into US army with religious accommodation
Ooo-Rah!
Congratulations gentlemen. God bless you in your service to our country!
Ooo-Rah!
Congratulations gentlemen. God bless you in your service to our country!
