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[Photograph of an unidentified woman speaking at a Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebration in Surrey]
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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2005-11-16
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Photograph of an unidentified woman speaking at a Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebration, hosted by the City of Surrey in Surrey, B.C.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab refers to the celebration of the birth of the founder of Sikhism and the first of ten Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This day holds great signficance and is marked with special cereomnies, prayers, and community gatherings. The celebrations typically involve processions known as Nagar Kirtans, special religious congregations known as diwans in gurdwaras, and community kitchens known as langars. Gurpurab is a joyous occasion for Sikhs to reflect on the teachings and contributions of the Gurus, as well as strengthen their connection to Sikhism and the community.
The City of Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations. It is the largest city by land areas and second most populated in Metro Vancouver.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab refers to the celebration of the birth of the founder of Sikhism and the first of ten Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This day holds great signficance and is marked with special cereomnies, prayers, and community gatherings. The celebrations typically involve processions known as Nagar Kirtans, special religious congregations known as diwans in gurdwaras, and community kitchens known as langars. Gurpurab is a joyous occasion for Sikhs to reflect on the teachings and contributions of the Gurus, as well as strengthen their connection to Sikhism and the community.
The City of Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations. It is the largest city by land areas and second most populated in Metro Vancouver.
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Sikhism Information, "Gurpurb / Gurupurb."
City of Surrey, "About Surrey."
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