Browsing Tag: Turbanology

The book aims to tackle such ignorance by providing – for the first time – a narrative history of the turban, which has been an integral element of Sikh identity since the founding of the faith by the first Guru Nanak Dev ji in 1469.

Here is Hari Karam Singh's story of how and why he began wearing the Guru's Bana. He was not born into a Sikh family, but was born and raised in the USA to a non-Punjabi family.

You are invited to Turbanology at Vaisakhi - a series of special events in London, April 10, 11 and 12.

This Friday 2nd March sees the launch of a new series of short videos highlighting the importance of the Turban and personal experiences of British Sikh stars, personalities and successful professionals.

A new exhibition, Turbanology: Sikhs Unwrapped, which opens in Birmingham on Friday, is seeking to raise awareness about the true history of the turban and its significance for Sikhs. In addition to specially commissioned films and talks, the exhibition hopes to provide knowledge and perspective on the turban's spiritual importance and will provide hands-on demonstrations on how a turban is tied.

“A very commendable effort of looking beyond stereotypes and understanding the significance of the turban.”

Turbanology, a film highlighting west's reaction to the Sikh turban and the plight of the community of the 9/11 terror attacks, drew a lot of attention at the two-day Sikh International Film Festiva