Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
The community gathered at Rick Hansen seconday in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 to celebrate Vaisakhi.
Vaisakhi is both a cultural and religious celebration of the Sikh faith.
Vaisakhi marks the day in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa fraternity, but it also historically serves as a harvest festival, during which farmers give thanks.
The event at Rick Hansen included live dance performances, singing, a fashion show, raffles and more.
Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)Vaisakhi was celebrated in Abbotsford on Friday, April 14 at Rick Hansen secondary. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
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