Vaisakhi Celebrations

14 April 2022 2:30pm – 4:30pm

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Join the Trust in celebrating the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi.

There will be an information stall and celebrations in the Wellbeing Marquee from 14:30 onwards and tea trolleys will be making their way round to the wards with delicious samosas and chai tea - a must try!

Please come and visit us on the stand to learn more.

If you would like to take part and help out on the stand or visiting wards, please email: dgn-tr.edi.dgt@nhs.net 

 

What is Vaisakhi?

Vaisakhi, also called Baisakhi, is the festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community, the Khalsa, in 1699.

Vaisakhi is a spring festival which happens on the 13 or 14 April every year.

It was originally a harvest festival in the Punjab until it became Sikhism's most important festival.

How is Vaisakhi celebrated?

On Vaisakhi, Sikhs go to the Gurdwara in the morning for a service.

Afterwards, they have a procession through the streets with lots of singing, chanting and colourful clothes. The procession is called the Nagar Kirtan.

In the evening, further celebrations take place with a special meal with family and friends.

Nagar Kirtan will be taking place in Gravesend at the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara on Saturday 16th April and it would be fantastic to see you there!