Calgary, Canada – The city of Calgary is alive with vibrant colors and joyous music on Saturday as over 200,000 people gathered to participate in the annual Sikh Nagar Kirtan Parade. The parade is a celebration of the Sikh community’s heritage, culture, and religion, and is one of the largest multicultural festivals in the city.
The procession began in the morning from the Dashmesh Culture Centre, located in northeast Calgary, and wound its way through the city streets, before culminating in the Prairie Winds Park. The atmosphere was electrifying as people saw marshalled arts, sang and celebrated together.
What made the event unique was that everything from the food to the music was free of cost. Unlike the Calgary Stampede, where visitors have to pay for admission and various attractions, the Sikh Nagar Kirtan Parade is open to all and completely free.
“The Sikh Nagar Kirtan Parade is a way for us to share our culture and faith with the wider community. We are proud to showcase our traditions and beliefs, and we are grateful for the support and participation of people from different backgrounds and cultures,” said Baaj Bajwa.
The event was a perfect example of Canada’s multiculturalism, as people from all walks of life came together to celebrate diversity and unity. Native Canadians, European Canadians, Indo Canadians, French, Middle Easterns, Chinese, Filipinos, and many other communities joined in the festivities.
“It’s amazing to see so many people coming together to celebrate our diversity. The Sikh Nagar Kirtan Parade is a fantastic way to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Sikh community and promote multiculturalism,” said Calgary Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, who also joined the parade.
The success of the event has established it as one of the largest and most vibrant cultural events in the city, attracting people from all over Canada and even from the United States.
As the parade came to a close, the organizers thanked the participants for their overwhelming support and urged everyone to continue to celebrate and embrace diversity. The Sikh Nagar Kirtan Parade has become an essential part of Calgary’s cultural calendar, and its popularity shows no sign of diminishing anytime soon.
