Sikh Youth Attend White House Celebration

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The Sikh Coalition is a community-based organization that works towards the realization of civil and human rights for all people. The Coalition serves as a resource on Sikhs and Sikh concerns for governments, organizations and individuals.

The Sikh Coalition was honored to provide 30 tickets from the White House to Sikh children and their parents who journeyed to our nation's capital from around the country, including California, Minnesota, Florida, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and the DC area, to represent the community. They participated in a range of activities: an egg hunt, egg roll, sports, gardening, story telling, dance, healthy cooking, celebrity appearances and more. The attendees were able to participate in a White House tradition dating back over a century, to 1878.

The Sikh Coalition recognizes the thoughtfulness and leadership of the Obama administration in hosting a national multicultural event that included Sikh families.

Next week Sikhs across the country will be inviting non-Sikhs to join in Vaisakhi celebrations. The Sikh Coalition and community likewise appreciated the White House's invitation to Sikhs to join in Easter festivities. The Coalition encourages community members to reach across to other faiths and continue fostering healthy dialogue in their own community

The egg roll is a White House tradition dating back to 1878. The Cat in the Hat made his appearance - to meet and play with all the kids.

“Ready, Set, Go!” falls under First Lady Michelle Obama's ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative, a national campaign to encourage healthy living. Sikhs from around the country participated in the White House's largest annual public event. Pictured are the community members who attended the morning activities.