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Photograph of unidentified attendees of 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.
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Photograph of unidentified attendees of 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.
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Photograph of unidentified attendees of 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.
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Photograph of an unidentified man 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.
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Photograph of an unidentified man 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.
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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.
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Photograph 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.
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Photograph of a sign reading, "City of Surrey is proud to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Birthday," 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.
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Photograph of a statue at a birthday celebration for Guru Nanak Dev Ji held in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.). The event took place at the Vancouver City Hall and was pertaining to the 536th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhi.

The statue is a full figure bronze statue of Captain George Vancouver and it stands on the property of the Vancouver City Hall, pointing towards Vancouver harbour and holding a partially open scroll in his left hand. The figure commemorates the events of 1792, when Captain George, a representative of King George III of England, sailed into Burrard Inlet and charted the area.

Guru Nanak Gurpurab refers to the celebration of the birth of the founder of Sikhi and the first of ten Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This day holds great significance and is marked with special ceremonies, 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 Sikhi and the community.
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Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals with a cake at a birthday celebration for Guru Nanak Dev Ji held in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.). The event took place at the Vancouver City Hall and was pertaining to the 536th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhi.

Guru Nanak Gurpurab refers to the celebration of the birth of the founder of Sikhi and the first of ten Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This day holds great significance and is marked with special ceremonies, 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 Sikhi and the community.