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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.