Banga, Nand Singh

Newspaper clipping titled, Photo exhibition focuses on immigrant history written by Wendy Simpson published in Abbotsford Neighbourhood Bugel on October 24, 2008. The article notes that the exhibit is presented as part of the BC 150 celebrations, to tell the history of early South Asian Canadians and encourage more South Asian Canadian families to share their stories.

Collage of the Banga family's photographs consisting of 5 photographs.

Collage of the Banga family's photographs consisting of 4 photographs.

Interview with Bimb Banga. Banga speaks about his family history and what it was like growing up in Canada. This is a full-length interview conducted by Rishi Singh.

Transcription of an interview with Bimb Banga. Banga speaks about his family history and what it was like growing up in Canada. This is a full-length interview conducted by Rishi Singh.

Narrative about the Thakur Singh Banga told by his grandson Bimb Singh Banga. Thakur Singh came to Canada in the year 1906. During his early days, he spent some time in Vancouver Island, New Westminster and Abbotsford. Bimb retells the Banga family history in this narrative.

Collage of the Banga family which consists of a total 5 pictures.

Collage of the Banga family which consists of a total 4 pictures.

Photograph of the Banga family. Back: Nand Singh Banga, Bim Banga. Front, left to right: Bhagwan Kaur Banga, Dhan Kaur Banga holding Isher Kaur Banga, Agit Banga

On the 90th Birthday of Nand Singh Banga, people gathered at the Gur Sikh temple, Abbotsford, to be a part of this occasion. The celebration began with prayers that are written in The Guru Granth Sahib (The Sikh Holy Book). Further, a kirtan was organized for everyone sitting inside the main hall. Mr. Banga received a siropa (an orange turban) as a gesture of respect from the Head Granthi.