Sikhs remember 1984 this November

In keeping with a spirit of Remembrance and quest for Justice as the 25th anniversary of the Nov. 3, 1984 pogrom in Delhi nears, don’t miss out on these East Coast events! Many events have been held nationwide this past year- educating and inspiring young generations of Sikhs.  We are getting better acquainted with our history, connecting with the Sikh spirit of activism, and becoming inspired to be agents of change.

One event that has been a particular pathbreaker has been Lahir. [1, 2] Not only has it created an avenue for artists to express themselves, it has done so around an event in our community’s history that is a catalyst for many, and thus become a catalyst itself.  If you missed it in DC, don’t miss it in NY!

Lahir-NY: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

From the artists who brought you the original Lahir, together with additional national and local talent, get ready for Lahir – New York… [details below the fold]

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A message from the organizers:

Lahir 2009 is to commemorate the Sikh Holocaust of 1984 and the violations of human rights that follow. We aim to inspire, educate, and awaken the masses through our community’s talent-encouraging Sikh artists to express themselves through music, art, poetry and other non-conventional ways. Moving away from the usual victim mentality, Lahir strives to reform and re-build our nation. We hope to move the movement through the solidarity of our youth and the support of our people. Lahir is a free event and is open to everyone. (emphasis added)

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 7:00-11:00 pm

Where: NJIT Campus Center – Ballroom (Second Floor), 150 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ 07102

Also, this Sunday:

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This Sunday in Washington D.C., Sikhs for Justice is organizing a march on Capitol Hill.

When: Meeting at 10:00 am; March from 2:00-3:30 pm; Justice Conference 3:30-5:30 pm

Where: Assembly point is Lafayette Park in DC; March to Capitol Hill; Conference at Capitol Hill

See Justice Campaign for more details.


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7 Responses to “Sikhs remember 1984 this November”

  1. Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh!

    Biggest Sikh blood donation camp outside of India: http://www.sikhnation.net – saved 45,000 lives so far.
    In memory of the victims of the November 1984 Pogroms

    AMRIT VELA WEEK
    In Honour of the Brave Shaheeds of 1984
    November 2 to 6
    Gurdwara Sahib Amrit Parkash, 123A Street, Surrey, BC
    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16307915672

    Akhand Jaap
    In Honour of Bhai Beant Singh Ji & the Shaheeds of November 1984
    November 11
    Guru Nanak Academy, 12484 82nd Ave
    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16299873853

    Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh!

  2. Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh!

    Biggest Sikh blood donation camp outside of India: http://www.sikhnation.net – saved 45,000 lives so far.
    In memory of the victims of the November 1984 Pogroms

    AMRIT VELA WEEK
    In Honour of the Brave Shaheeds of 1984
    November 2 to 6
    Gurdwara Sahib Amrit Parkash, 123A Street, Surrey, BC
    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16307915672

    Akhand Jaap
    In Honour of Bhai Beant Singh Ji & the Shaheeds of November 1984
    November 11
    Guru Nanak Academy, 12484 82nd Ave
    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16299873853

    Vaheguru ji ka khalsa, Vaheguru ji ki fatheh!

  3. Harinder says:

    Langar hall has become dictatorial .

  4. Harinder says:

    Forgivness :–

    He mercifully blesses with peace and bliss. The Divine Lord saves His child. God is kind and compassionate. He forgives all beings and creatures. I seek Your Sanctuary, O God, O Merciful to the meek. I am in ecstasy forever by meditating on the Supreme God. There is no other like the Merciful God. He is contained deep within each and everyone. He embellishes His devotees here and hereafter. God, It is Your nature to purify the sinners

    (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 866)

  5. Harinder says:

    Forgivness :–

    He mercifully blesses with peace and bliss. The Divine Lord saves His child. God is kind and compassionate. He forgives all beings and creatures. I seek Your Sanctuary, O God, O Merciful to the meek. I am in ecstasy forever by meditating on the Supreme God. There is no other like the Merciful God. He is contained deep within each and everyone. He embellishes His devotees here and hereafter. God, It is Your nature to purify the sinners

    (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 866)

  6. Harinder says:

    Langar hall discourages free thinkers.

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