Saturday, March 31, 2012

Join Gabriel and the BC NDP to celebrate Vaisakhi 2012

Vaisakhi Day is one of the most important and celebrated events in Sikhism. Associated with the harvest festival in Punjab, it also symbolizes the anniversary of the birth of the Khalsa.

Thousands of people come together every year to join Vancouver’s Sikh community in celebrating this important event. A true example of Vancouver’s multiculturalism, individuals from all walks of life are welcome to take part in the festivities.

Gabriel Yiu, longtime resident of Vancouver-Fraserview, parent, community activist, and small business owner, is inviting you to join him, along with the BC NDP, to celebrate Vancouver’s Vaisakhi. We hope to see you there!

What: Vaisakhi Day - Celebrating Vancouver’s Sikh community. Parades, performances, music, dancing, food, and much, much more!

Where: On Main St. and Fraser St. between Marine Dr. and 49th Ave. Gabriel’s tent will be located at the Sunset Community Centre (6810 Main Street), beside the BC NDP tent

When: Saturday April 14th, 2012, between 10 am - 3 pm

Who: Gabriel Yiu and other representatives of the BC NDP, along with members of the community, families, youth, seniors, individuals and anyone else interested in celebrating this important event

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