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Photos: Vancouver Vaisakhi parade, minus the politicians
Lots of treats were handed out during the Vaisakhi celebration in South Vancouver.
Charlie Smith
The Vancouver Vaisakhi parade this weekend attracted hordes of politicians. Of course, they were not the only ones in attendance at the annual event, which celebrates the spring harvest in India.
To get a glimpse of what Vaisakhi is like for the nonpoliticians, I prepared this photo gallery, which doesn't include any elected officials.
Of course, there's always a chance that the newest member of the Vancouver police board, Daljit Singh Sidhu, will be chosen by Christy Clark to run as the B.C. Liberal candidate in Vancouver-Fraserview in place of Kash Heed. Sidhu, former president of the Punjabi Market Association, has previously been an NPA candidate for Vancouver city council.
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Vancouver's Vaisakhi parade pays tribute to the founding of the Khalsa, in which five brave Sikh volunteers were willing to sacrifice their heads at the request of Guru Gobind Singh.Charlie Smith
Members of the Khalsa wear the five Ks: Kesh (uncut hair), Kanga (wooden comb), Kara (metal bracelet). Kachera (specific style of cotton underwear), and a Kirpan (a curved sword or dagger in a strap).Charlie Smith
This year's Vaisakhi parade included a brass band playing near the front of the procession.Charlie Smith
According to Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu, there are about 60 officers of Indian descent on the force.Charlie Smith
Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu samples some of the free street food at the parade.Charlie Smith
Const. Burinder Gill was joined by her family: husband Gary Gill (left) and children Jovan, Karm, and Arjun.Charlie Smith
The Vancouver Police Pipe Band led the procession through South Vancouver.Charlie Smith
Nobody goes hungry on Vaisakhi, which commemorates the harvest in India.Charlie Smith
Generous Sikhs shared free food with tens of thousands of people at the parade.Charlie Smith
Volunteers collected money for the All India Pingalwara Charitable Society, which helps the underprivileged and mentally challenged.Charlie SmithPages
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Apr 15, 2012 at 11:30 am
Nice picture of us! Our tuba player sure was popular!
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