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Teeyan da Mela Celebration Sawan is a fifth month in the Nanakshahi calendar. It is the month of rain and, like all other months in the Indian calendar, we have festivities attached to the month. In Punjab, we celebrate Teeyan da Mela (Fair of Daughters). Commonly called Teeyan (Daughters), it is a celebration in the name of all women and particularly the daughters in the society. ISS celebrated this auspicious month in 2014 with delicious servings of poode (sweet Indian bread) and kheer (rice pudding) specially prepared by experienced members. The generous treats for the month of Sawan brought fond memories and reminiscence of similar festivities in India. The event attracted more than 150 participants. While celebrating an important event in the Sikh calendar, the occasion also enabled us to keep alive the strong cultural links with our roots in India. It also helped to educate young Sikhs on the different types of festivals on our calendars. Appreciation High Tea ISS believes that it is important to recognise the selfless service of its office bearers and members. This plays an important role in fostering loyalty and commitment. At the same time, it makes the members feel good about the organisation and keeps their morale high, thereby resulting in even greater contributions. ISS has come a long way since its inception 70 years ago. During that period, many individuals and institutions have supported its mission and activities. As a show of appreciation and recognition, a high tea was organised by ISS in 2015. Several hundred members and their families attended the function. During the event, video presentations showing past activities and contributions by the members were shown. Several members rendered poetry to mark the significant contributions of each and every one of the members for their support and contributions to ISS. At the same time, traditional dances and comedy sketches by talented members were presented to the attendees. 22
It was an important occasion of recognition for the service rendered by the members. The event further reinforced the important message of the need for more Sikh women to come forward and to support ISS’ efforts to cater to the needs of Sikh women in Singapore. Fundraising and Donations ISS has been actively involved in various fundraising efforts and donation drives for Sikh religious anniversaries and building renovations not only for local institutions but those across the Causeway as well. At the same time, it has contributed to charitable organisations and catastrophic disasters such as the tsunami and earthquakes. Some of the notable fundraising drives and donation initiatives include: • Contribution of S$226,410 to the CST. • Donation of S$150,000 to other Sikh institutions and charitable organisations. • Contribution of S$250,000 to the Sikh Welfare Council. • Pledge of S$15,000 for the renovation of CST. ISS has certainly been playing an exemplary role in supporting the causes of the Sikh community as well as other worthy and charitable causes. It has been undertaking various fundraising efforts and donation drives, and its members and other Sikh women have been contributing generously to these causes. Weekly Sat Sangs Since its inception, ISS has been conducting weekly sat sangs (company of the truth/good) for its members and families as well as the sadh sangat (true congregation) where prayers, hymn-singing and sermons are shared to instil the Sikh faith and values among all. Members and well-wishers take turns to sponsor the langar and sewa at each diwan (court). Devotional prayers and selfless service reinforce the positive values and spiritual health of all the attendees. Significant religious events and gurpurabs (celebration of an anniversary related to the Sikh Gurus’ lives) are celebrated in these weekly sat sangs. 23
Page 1: ISTRI SAT SANG SINGAPORE 70th Anniv
Page 4 and 5: Foreword Over the 70 years since it
Page 6 and 7: Message Istri Sat Sang Singapore (I
Page 8 and 9: ISS' Vision and Mission Vision An i
Page 10 and 11: The Position of Women in Sikhism Ha
Page 12 and 13: Over time, an increasing number of
Page 14 and 15: The Stalwarts of ISS Mdm Dyal Kaur
Page 16 and 17: The Stalwarts of ISS Mdm Basant Kau
Page 18 and 19: The Stalwarts of ISS Mdm Kartar Kau
Page 20 and 21: ISS' Key Initiatives and Programmes
Page 22 and 23: River Cruise In 2010, ISS organised
Page 26 and 27: Unveiling the ISS Logo Three key pi
Page 28 and 29: As a result of these two reasons, t
Page 30 and 31: Acknowledgements The Executive Coun
Page 32: Istri Sat Sang Singapore Central Si

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