BAISAKHI - 2008
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One of the largest Baisakhi celebrations in USA

Sunday, April 6th, 7:30AM - 3PM (Pacific Time - Los Angeles/USA)
Current Time/Date in Los Angeles - 05/09/2008 07:01:11 PM

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8:00 Children’s Kirtan Jathas from Alhambra, Raseda, Buena Park, Canoga Park, Lankershim, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Walnut, Ujjal Didar Singh Memorial Foundn., Los Angeles Youth Jatha and Celestial Communication (all children)
10:00 Bhai Kulwant Singh of Raseda Gurudwara
10:10 Academy of Bhai Mardana Mother’s Groups
10:20 Bhai Sobha Singh Gurdwara Sadh Sang Narco/Corona
10:30 West Covina Gurdwara Mother’s Groups
10:40 Bhai Gurpreet Singh, Akal Kirtanee Jatha, Bareilly wale
10:50 Bhai Randhir Singh, Sikh Study Circle of Vermont Gurdwara
11:00 Dashmesh Khalsa Kirtani Jatha Bombay Wale
11:10 Bhai Attar Singh, Sikh Temple of Alhambra
11:20 Gurshabad Singh & Jatha of La Jolla, San Diego
11:30 Bhai Joginder Singh, Valley Sikh Temple, Canoga Park
11:40 Bhai Sohan Singh Rasia, Los Angeles Wale
11:50 Bhai Gurdeep Singh, Sikh Gurdwara of Lankershim
12:00-1:00 Honoring of Women, Speeches by Sikh Leaders, Speeches by Public Officials, and Honoring of Baisakhi Spirit.
1:00-1:15 Dharma Kaur & Jatha from Espanola
1:15-2:05 Special Spirit Of Baisakhi Kirtan by 5 Ragi Jathas: Bhai Ajit Singh, Professor Ranjit Singh, Bhai Jaswant Singh, Bhai Surinder Pal Singh, Bhai Raghubir Singh,
2:05-2:15 Singing of “Dayh Shiva Bar Mo-eh-Ihai” in the Spirit of Baisakhi led by the five Ragi Jathas with sangat participation in Jai-karas of “Sat Shri Akal” under the drum beat of “Nagaras” and with show of Khalsa strength by children
2:15-2:30 Samapti
2:45 Grand Procession of Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
3:00-5:00 Nagar Kirtan

Addresses
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015

More Information:
Also included in this year’s program will be a special award ceremony, the Mai Bhago Spirit of Baisakhi Awards. This awards ceremony will honor Sikh women who have done extraordinary service in sharing the message of the Sikh Gurus and educating the world about the Sikh identity. Honorees this year are: Dr. Harjot Kaur Singh, Sikh Canadian film producer; Inni Kaur Dhingra, VP of Spectrum Communications and a member of the editorial board of Nishaan Magazine; Penny Yogiraj Sandhu, President and CEO of JusPunjabi 24 Hour Punjabi Channel; Valarie Kaur, Sikh American film director and writer; and Shanti Kaur Khalsa, Sikh writer and Chairwoman of the International Khalsa Council

A press conference will also take place between 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., dedicated to increasing public awareness of California Sikh history and Sikh identity.

In the Nagar Kirtan (parade) this year will be floats from many gurdwaras. Special designs have been created in collaboration with Joginder Singh Siddu in which the floats highlight special Sikh themes, lifestyles and values. The parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. and is expected to conclude around 5:00 p.m. This year’s parade route will start from the Los Angeles Convention Center - North on Figueroa, East on 11^th, North on Grand Avenue, West on 7^th Street, South on Flower, West on 11^th Street, South on Figueroa - to end back at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Refreshments and treats will be served all along the parade route.

In addition to the Kirtan Program and Parade, there will be other activities for attendees. Delicious vegetarian Langar (free food) will be served all day long. A bustling Baisakhi Bazaar offering goods and services, and activities for children will be available all day long. This year, a Health Fair with six doctors will also be available to participants from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.

For more information, and details about participating in the program, contact Deva Kaur at (310) 201-0954.

Other Baisakhi Related Information:
Sons of The 10th Guru
The Story of Baisakhi
History of Baisakhi
Baisakhi Yatra 1999