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The Indian Advocate<br />

Sikh Heritage Day<br />

www.theindianadvocate.com.au 23<br />

Dedicated to “Revealing Day of Khalsa”<br />

Report by Nirlep Kaur<br />

It is important to know<br />

the history of one's religion<br />

not only to better understand<br />

one's faith, but to be more<br />

connected to it too. As such<br />

every religion has its own<br />

history, through which a<br />

person can find the purpose<br />

of the religion and the ways<br />

of worship. History is a<br />

fundamental part of religion<br />

and the journey to a faithful<br />

and dedicated religious life.<br />

The Sikh Heritage Day<br />

was a recent event held in<br />

Castle Hill, Sydney to<br />

educate people about the<br />

Sikh religion's history.<br />

Hundreds of people<br />

attended the event,<br />

including people of different<br />

cultures and backgrounds.<br />

It talked of the contribution<br />

that Sikh Australians have<br />

had in the history of<br />

Australia, as well as the core<br />

history of how the religion<br />

came about. This occasion<br />

was showcased in an<br />

entertaining manner to<br />

attract visitors of all sorts,<br />

and was also free so that<br />

the event may be easily<br />

accessible to all. There<br />

were many rides and<br />

attractions for children to<br />

enjoy, including a petting<br />

zoo of animals that allowed<br />

kids to get up close with<br />

animals. There were other<br />

activities especially<br />

designed for entertaining<br />

women, such as musical<br />

chairs which proved to be<br />

very popular and fun.<br />

People were treated with<br />

amazing, ethnic food and<br />

drinks that were free for all.<br />

There were other activities<br />

such as tug of war,martial<br />

arts (Gatka), turban wearing<br />

and many more. The event<br />

was a great opportunity for<br />

people of other religions<br />

and cultures to learn and<br />

understand the history of a<br />

fellow religion. This is also<br />

important for Sikhs who<br />

were not formerly aware of<br />

the great history of Sikhism<br />

and for all people to engage<br />

themselves with the great<br />

activities and culture<br />

present.

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