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* Birmingham Nagar Kirtan 2011
April 24, 2011 @ 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
FREEBirmingham Nagar Kirtan 2011
The Council of Sikh Gurdwaras in Birmingham marks this religious and festive period every year, holding the largest Vaisakhi Open Air Celebration outside India, attracting over 80,000 people.
The free event is open to all members of the community and will include Sikh cultural activities, arts and crafts exhibitions and on stage entertainment.
Various Gurdwaras (temples) from across the city will supply food for the free vegetarian feast – Languar.
Two processions, one from Hockley and the other from Smethwick, will converge in the park from midday.
Each will be led by five Sikhs in ceremonial dress representing the Panj Pyare (The Beloved Ones) who founded the Sikh faith.
Vaisakhi is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar signifying the beginning of the Sikh New Year.
Vaisakhi in Birmingham
DATE: Sunday, 24 April
LOCATION: Handsworth Park
TIME: 11.30am – 6pm (processions leave at 11.30am)
COST: Free
PROCESSION A: Leaving from Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara, Graham Street, Hockley
PROCESSION B: Leaving from Guru Nanak Gurwara, High Street, Smethwick
Please note: Visitors are asked not to smoke or bring dogs into the festival area and are also urged to use public transport wherever possible. Vaisakhi is an alcohol-free event.