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https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/inspiring-moment-sutton-coldfield-sikh-22592492 Inspiring moment Sutton Coldfield Sikh was called to the Bar in traditional robes "It’s a very rare thing to see someone wearing traditional robes instead of a suit so it's a big moment." SHARE 4COMMENTS By Anisah Vasta 10:22, 29 DEC 2021 Watch the inspiring moment a Sikh man is called to the bar - wearing his traditional robes. Lovejoyt Singh, 24, completed the first stages of law training and was able to wear his Sikh attire during a special ceremony at Temple Church, London. The inspiring video shows Lovejoyt wearing traditional Sikh robes, known as baana, as he collects his certificate. Read more: Student fights back from shock cancer diagnosis - after being told she had suspected Crohn's disease He said the moment, which went viral after being filmed on November 25, was "such a privilege". Lovejoyt, from Sutton Coldfield, said: "In this profession, you often don't see anything beyond the realms of tradition. "It's very rare to see someone wearing traditional robes - normally everyone just wears black suits and ties. The future barrister was called to the Bar during a special ceremony at Temple Church, London, on November 25. (Image: Simrita Kaur / SWNS) "But after all these years of hard work, my community is very proud of what I have achieved so being called to the bar in my robes is a privilege. "It's a victory not just for me but for all minority communities out there - I'm not saying I'm a role model, but they need to see people they can relate to. "I believe be the change you want to see in the world - and this is definitely a step in the right direction." he added. Read more: Hero kids to tragic mum - heartbreak from 2021 that inspired Birmingham Lovejoyt graduated from an undergraduate degree in politics, policy and economics in 2018 before completing a conversion course and a training course in law this year. Shortly after, he was invited to his ceremony to be called to the bar as a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. His request to wear baana rather than a suit was granted. The inspiring video shows Lovejoyt wearing traditional Sikh robes, known as Baana, as he collects his certificate - which he described "such a privilege". (Image: Simrita Kaur / SWNS) He said: "I got a very positive reaction when I wore my robes and that was really pleasant to see." Lovejoyt still needs to secure further training known as a pupillage to become a registered barrister. He said: "To be called to the Bar wearing my baana is a privilege. "It's such a change to see that worn to be called to the bar. "I got such a positive reaction and it's a step in the right direction."

http://dailysikhupdates.com/2013/09/19/pictures-of-guru-gobind-singh-ji-hung-in-a-bar-in-california-sikhs-outraged/ http://dailysikhupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Screen-Shot-2013-09-25-at-11.32.05-AM.png As of late Thursday night pictures of Sikh Gurus continue to be hung inside the “Maharaja Room” of Pikey Bar. United Sikhs representative Karam Grewal spoke to the manager of the bar Hallelujah Walcott, who told him that the portraits would be removed “very soon.” However, no definite timeline was established. Karam Grewal of United Sikhs was quoted telling India-West Magazine: “Our religion is very against drinking. Hanging pictures of our guru where people are drinking is very disrespectful,” Karam Grewal, told India-West Magazine. “Images of Guru Gobind Singh are only found in gurdwaras or in private homes,” the Indian American said, adding that Pikey has tried to create an Indo-British feel to its Maharaja room, where portraits of maharajahs hang alongside pictures of Sikh saints. “They’re being passive aggressive. They have said they will take them down, but have not told us when. They realize that they have hurt a lot of people, but they’re not doing anything about it,” she said, adding that Pikey’s managers should close that part of the restaurant or at least cover the portraits until the matter is settled. Another Publication called WEHOville spoke to the Manager of Pikey’s Bar Noam Rubin regarding the removal of the pictures, the manager said Pikey’s is waiting for replacement paintings to arrive. The bar is owned by New York hotelier Sean MachPherson whose net worth is estimated at 800 Million dollars according to India West Magazine. Committed, Inc. is the company the Bar is under which Owns eight restaurants in Southern California and a number of hotels in New York. United Sikhs have asked the owner to donate the portraits to a local Gurdwara after removal.