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Sikh New Year celebrated at Wright State University

Turban tying sessions were also held, providing insight into the significance of the turban, or dastaar

Sikh New Year celebrated at Wright State University / Akash Pamarthy
The Sikh community including the students, faculty, and alumni of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, gathered to celebrate the Sikh New Year and Harvest Festival - Vaisakhi recently. The event featured a Sikh exhibition showcasing the community's rich history, traditions, and values.
 
Attendees had the opportunity to explore exhibits covering various topics, including Sikh history, teachings of the ten Gurus, the history of Sikh warriors, and the role of women in Sikh history. Pictures, posters and books related to Sikh history and tradition, musical instruments including Harmonium, Rabaab, Dilruba and Tabla were also displayed.
 
Turban tying sessions were also held, providing insight into the significance of the turban, or dastaar.


 

Sikh New Year celebrated at Wright State University / Akash Pamarthy

Dr. Kuldip Singh Rattan, professor emeritus of electrical engineering and  advisor to the Sikh Student Association extended a warm welcome to guests, acknowledging the efforts of the Sikh Student Association in organizing the event.

The guest speaker, Dr. Valerie Stoker, professor of religion at the university, delivered a discourse on Sikh faith and practices, highlighting the significance of Vaisakhi.
 

Dr. Valerie Stoker, professor of religion at the university, delivered a discourse on Sikh faith and practices, highlighting the significance of Vaisakhi / Akash Pamarthy

According to Wright State alumnus Sameep Singh Gumtala, the event aimed to create awareness about Sikhs and their distinct identity, especially after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Pictures, posters and books related to Sikh history and tradition, musical instruments including Harmonium, Rabaab, Dilruba and Tabla were also displayed / Akash Pamarthy

The celebration concluded with a cultural performance, Gidha, a traditional Punjabi folk dance.

Over 250 guests enjoyed Punjabi cuisine featuring samosas, gulab jamun, Choley, Naan, and Rice.

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