Cheers at Sikh parade; Hundreds enjoy colourful procession.Byline: JOANNE DOUGLAS HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Huddersfield yesterday to watch the colourful Sikh procession for Vaisakhi. The festival marked the 310th anniversary of the start of the Sikh religion. It is one of the most significant holidays in the Sikh calendar, commemorating the establishment of the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib Anandpur Sahib is a city and a municipal council in Rupnagar district in the state of Punjab, India. Known as "the holy City of Bliss," it is a holy city of the Sikhs and is one of their most important sacred places, closely linked with their religious traditions and history. in 1699. It also marks the beginning of the Sikh new year and a new harvest season. People of all faiths watched on as the vibrant procession made its way through the town centre from the Sikh Temple on Prospect Street to the Hillhouse Temple.. Young children wore their most colourful clothes and joined in the procession. Guru Nanak Noun 1. Guru Nanak - Indian religious leader who founded Sikhism in dissent from the caste system of Hinduism; he taught that all men had a right to search for knowledge of God and that spiritual liberation could be attained by meditating on the name of God Temple secretary Inderpal Randawa said: "This is good for the community. I think everybody is coming together here to see the parade and celebrate the Vaisakhi. "Not just the Sikh community but the different communities here in Huddersfield." Sikh youngsters led the procession through the town with the elders leading the prayer. Hundreds of women and children followed behind with the men behind them. The procession also included people of the non-Sikh faith. Mr Randawa added: "Vaisakhi is the birthday of the Sikh in 1699. It was the start of it all. "We have people from all over Yorkshire with us to celebrate." Kirklees council leader Mehboob Khan Mehboob Khan (1907 - 28 May 1964) was one of the many pioneers of Indian Cinema. Khan was born Ramjan Khan in Bilimoria, Gujurat. He ran away from home to work small jobs in the studios of Bombay. attended along with fellow Greenhead green·head n. A male mallard duck. councillor Mohan Sokhal. Clr Khan said: "This is the 30th year the Sikh community in Huddersfield has organised a procession from the Sikh Temple in the town to the beautiful temple in Fartown. "They want to celebrate this special day for them with the whole community and I think it is important for people of all faiths or no faith to see this wonderful procession." Clr Sokhal added: "I have really enjoyed it here, it has been wonderful to see. "I think everyone celebrating like this is good for community cohesion Community cohesion refers to the aspect of togetherness exhibited by members of a community. Characterised by similar cultures, lifestyes, family lineage or relations, neighbourhood or any other bonding factors of human living, togetherness in communities is a very cherished trait ." To see a video of the procession visit www.examiner.co.uk.. CAPTION(S): NEW YEAR PARADE: Marchers ready with dohl - barrel-shaped drums CEREMONIAL SWORDS: Kirpans are held at the start of the Sikh procession for Vaisakhi from the Sikh Temple on Prospect Street to the Fartown temple TOGETHER: Families in the procession to the Fartown temple |
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