Following on the success of previous weeks, the famous Sikhi Weeks of the West Midlands is back and boy is it going to be bigger then ever! With Sikh Martial Arts displays, inspirational talks, a National Youth Kirtan Darbar and a massive Langar event this week promises to be the best yet.
Attached is the poster for the week and a short description of each event if you would like to know more. Please take the time out to come down and join in… you can’t afford to miss it!
Week 1
SIKH WOMEN IN SACRIFICE
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM: ST FRANCIS HALL:
MONDAY 29TH OCT 2-5PM
A inspirational talk given by Bibi Daljit Kaur on the countless sacrifices given by Women within Sikhi like those of those countless mothers who saw they young children killed made into garlands and put around there necks and still they did not flinch or give up their faith.
“THROUGH HIS OWN EYES: THE MISSION OF GURU NANAK DEV JI”
ASTON UNIVERSITY: ROOM NG09
WEDNESDAY 31ST OCT 2-5PM
A seminar by Professor Gurnam Singh from the University of Coventry on the mission of Guru Nanak Dev Ji exploring the three Universal concepts of meditation, truthful living, and to share with others.
GATKA: SIKH MARTIAL ARTS!
ASTON UNIVERISTY: OUTSIDE GUILD
THURSDAY 1 ST NOV 1-3PM
Colourful and exciting display of an Ancient Sikh Martial Art using various weapons. Accompanying the display will be a short talk about the history of Sikh Martial Art and the traditions.
Week 2
LANGAR ON CAMPUS!
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM: OUTSIDE CLOCK TOWER
MONDAY 5TH NOV 11-4PM
Langar will be served in a large marquee in the middle of campus with displays on Sikhi. The aim is to provide a free meal to as many people as possible on campus in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Jee’s Gurpurb. As much help as possible is needed for this event, so come along to partake in Seva in a unique way!
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
BHAM CITY CENTRE: CHAMBERLAIN SQUARE OUTSIDE CENTRAL LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY 7TH NOV 5-8PM
As an act of remembrance, the Sikh community will be holding a candlelight vigil to mark Remembrance Day in memory of thousands of Sikhs soldiers who fought in the World Wars. Also to remember the dark days in history during the Anti-Sikh Pogroms with killing of thousands of innocent Sikhs across India from the 80’s until the present.
To this date even after the findings of the latest commission, no one has been prosecuted for the organisation of this horror and 23 years on the Sikh’s still await justice. Join us to light a candle of hope and say a prayer for all those souls awaiting justice.
SIKHS AND DIWALI
WOLVERHAMPTON UNIVERSITY: NOTE ROOM CHANGE ROOM MN110
FRIDAY 9TH NOV 2-5PM
Seminar led by a Bibi Kiranpal Kaur on the difference between Diwali and Bandi Chor why we celebrate Bandi Chor and what this day signifies and really means to Sikhs.
NATIONAL KIRTAN DARBAR
GURU NANAK GURUDWARA SMETHWICK
SATURDAY 10TH NOV 6 TIL LATE
An evening of Kirtan and Katha by various renowned Keertanee. Including Katha in English including displays and the BOSS Stall which includes books on Sikhi, Hoodies, T-Shirts, and CD’s.
Transport available from various locations around the UK contact details on poster.
