By Times Chronicle Staff
The local Sikh community is celebrating its annual Vaisakhi event on Saturday with prayers, a parade, food and events at the Oliver Community Park with the whole community welcome to join the festivities.
The annual event draws around 2,000 participants and guests and celebrates Vaisakhi, which is a defining moment in Sikh history, being the 1699 founding of the Khalsa (the collective name given to all initiated Sikhs). It remains one of the most sacred and joyous days in the Sikh calendar.
The parade concludes at the Oliver Community Park food is on offer.
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A key aspect of the Sikh religion is the principle of seva, or selfless service, and Vaisakhi is an important reminder of this enduring commitment to serving others.
The parade will begin at about 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, from the Bhav Sagar Tern Sikh Temple (5647 Hwy. 97 in Oliver) and make its way to the Oliver Community Park at 6359 Park Drive. At the park, there will be entertainment and a variety of Sikh food available free of charge.
