So apparently there is a Vaisakhi at City Hall event being organised by, "the mayor, with support from Singh Sabha London East and EY Sikh network".
The event will include:
Shabad kirtan - spiritual music
Langar - food
Folk dance and martial arts
Poetry
Exhibitions
Turban tying
Short films by Sikh artists, inc. Q&As
Displays by Sikh organisations
Fun children’s activities
Now I am very curious to know why an event being organised (At least in part) by a Gurdwara is including 'folk dance'? Is it not beadbi to have folk dance in the same line up as shabad kirtan?
I am also interested to know, how will the organizers ensure respect for the bani being sung by making sure everyone is sat on the floor, heads uncovered, shoes off and quiet?
Which sikh organisations will be doing the displays? Who are the sevadars running all of these exhibits?
If there is such a large scale event happening, why is it that it seems to only be in the hands of one gurdwara and a small city organisation? Where is the accountability??
