Browsing Tag: Yuba city

Sikh Parades draw thousands

More than 20,000 worshipers took part in a religious procession to celebrate the birthday of the Sikh founding father Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
read more

Sikhs prepare for big weekend in Yuba City

It gives Dosanjh great satisfaction to feed and meet all the different people who attend the festival. But to feed so many takes much preparation, she said. "It's to serve others. We are all here to serve others."
read more

Yuba City's revered figure, Hari Singh 'Everest', passed away at age of 95

Well into his retirement, he remained a voice for compassion and cross-cultural understanding, and an effective spokesman for the Tierra Buena Gurdwara around which he centered much of his life. His life was predicated along three simple rules he made for himself... "3FO," (faith, family and fellowship).
read more

Rain could not Dampen Spirit at 17th Punjabi American Festival

Despite heavy rain early in the morning thousands of people thronged to Yuba Sutter Fair Grounds to attend the 17th annual Punjabi American Festival. It is the largest event of its kind in USA. Sponsored by the Punjabi American Heritage Society of Yuba City, the festival is a way for those with Punjabi roots to celebrate and share their culture with fellow Americans.
read more

Yuba City not immune from teasing of Sikh children

"It definitely impacts you, especially for those people who are not in touch with their history," she said. "If they are being made fun of, and they don't have that knowledge, that pushes them away from their identity and their religion."
read more

Rain doesn't dampen Sikh spirit

We're always here to support our religion," said Daman Dhillon. "Rain or shine, Sikhs are 'Fine."
read more

16th Punjabi American Festival This Weekend

The Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds will host more than 10, 000 people Sunday, May 30th, during the 16th Annual International Punjabi American Festival. Sponsored by the Punjabi American Heritage Society of Yuba City, the festival is a way for those with Punjabi roots to celebrate and share their culture with fellow Americans.
read more

Yuba City Sikhi Camp

The camp was attended by 250 children, aged from 6 to 16+. The camp was divided into five zones - spiritual zone, history zone, inspirational zone, open zone and warrior zone.
read more

“Bhangra” Becomes the Vehicle for Cross Cultural Understanding in America

The "What Dreams May Come" themed "Way, Way, Way Off Broadway" was set for Saturday at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds which included traditional Bhangra...
read more

Yuba City Nagar Kirtan a Great Success

The Sikh Parade in Yuba City showcased the robust values of the community with its message of universal welfare, along with the Sikhs' peaceful and serviceful nature...
read more