Tag: australian sikhs
VAISAKHI 2017: Thousands flock to Sikh Festival at Federation Square in Melbourne
MELBOURNE - Federation Square became a spectacle of colour as over five thousand Sikhs flocked together to the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi on Sunday, 30th April. The event featured Turban tying stalls, Sikh exhibitions, Gatka...
Despite wild weather, Dandenong Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan draws thousands
MELBOURNE — Thousands of Sikhs participated in Dandenong Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan on 9th April Sunday morning to mark annual celebrations of Khalsayee festival of Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi marks the birth of the the creation of...
Australian Sikh invited to International UNESCO Peace Summit
Mrs Kamaljit Kaur Athwal, Director, Sikh Nishkam Society of Australia, was invited to attend as part of the Australian delegation from Pure Land Learning College Association, and present a paper on ‘The...
Sikh Volunteers Australia launches FREE FOOD VAN for Homeless & Needy
Started by Sikh Volunteers Australia, the Free food van, which takes its inspiration from the popular Guru Nanak's langar, was launched yesterday at Lynbrook Community Centre in Melbourne. Serve Humanity, the van will be...
Plans lodged with council for Gold Coast First Sikh Gurdwara
The Gold Coast Sikh Foundation has unconditionally acquired a large parcel of land for the establishment of Gold Coast’s first official Sikh Gurdwara. GOLD domes are set to rise in Helensvale with plans...
Sikh boy denied school admission in Australia over turban
MELBOURNE - A five-year-old Sikh boy has been denied school admission in Australia for wearing patka (small turban) as it does not align with its uniform policy, despite a landmark ruling in...
After 20 years in Australia, Bhajan Kaur residency application rejected
Bhajan Kaur has entered into the fight of her life after the Immigration Department rejected her permanent residency application due to her disability. Each morning Bhajan Kaur gets up, makes tea and pedals...
Greens announce Punjabi Candidate for 2018 QLD State Elections
Navdeep Singh, known to his mates as "Nav", is the Greens candidate for the seat of Inala for upcoming Queensland State Elections. Navdeep Singh describes himself as a working class, common man. And now...