Thousands march through downtown Winnipeg for annual Sikh celebration
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Winnipeg Sunday to commemorate Nagar Kirtan -- an annual Sikh celebration that takes place around the world.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Winnipeg Sunday to commemorate Nagar Kirtan -- an annual Sikh celebration that takes place around the world.
This year’s Nagar Kirtan celebration fell on Sept. 1, marking the 420th anniversary of the installation of Guru Granth Sahib, or the Sikh scriptures.
“Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not just a book of scriptures, but it is a light that tells people to live their life according to those divine rules, so that you can have a better life,” said Amrit Gundhu, Sikh Society treasurer.
A colourful parade made its way from Memorial Park down York Avenue, showcasing a number of floats organized by community groups. Spectators could be seen offering a monetary donation to pay tribute to Guru Granth Sahib.
Members of the Sikh Motorcycle Club roared their Harleys as thousands walked alongside them.
The Sikh Society of Manitoba has been organizing the annual event in Winnipeg for 25 years.
