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With Guru Ji’s grace, a unique event is being organized in remembrance of the devastating Delhi anti Sikh riots which occurred in the wake of a tyrant’s assassination.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1984 massacres. Appalling violence descended upon on our brave and precious brothers and sisters by an unjust, blind government. It is time to show that their deeds have not been forgotten. It is time to remember. It is time to reflect.

A twofold approach is being taken for the event itself; discourses for the intellect taking place during the day followed by Kirtan for the soul in the evening. This double edged sword will be utilized to carry across a vital message of the utmost prominence to all Sikhs across the globe. During the day we are arranged for notable speakers to offer discourses and in depth discussions upon the events surrounding the riots. We will also arrange for workshops to take place for various age groups.

To attract the ever diverted youth and to encourage Sangat participation, it was felt that a degree of uniqueness is required to mark the occasion and to promote Ekta, to evoke the true meaning of Sanjha. In line with this, the kirtanee requested to attend are to be paired up and asked to perform Kirtan as a real collaboration with other kirtanee which to our knowledge has not been done before in the UK.

Further details will be made available shortly. We humbly request for the entire UK Sangat to attend this special event to show that we have not forgotten.

If you would like to get involved then please contact: info@sikhroots.com

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Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

Please note that further details about the day will be posted shortly. Some preliminary information is as follows:

Talks will take place from 3 - 7 pm during the day

There will then be 45 minutes of Chaupai Sahib Ji Jaaps after which the Kirtan Darbar will begin.

The kirtan is to be done as collaborations between various kirtanee/jathas.

At present the following kirtanee should be attending for the collaborative kirtan

Veer Manpreet Singh and Acapella Jatha

Bhai Amarjeet Singh (Nanaksar) and Harjinder Singh Lalli

Bhai Buta Singh (Damdami Taksal Ragi Jatha) and Bhai Gursharan Singh and Bhai Hari Singh

Bhai Jagpal Singh (akj) and Bhai Manjit Singh (Glasgow)

*Bhai Surjit Singh ji has confirmed that he will also attend provided he remains in the Uk during the time

The collaborations theme is being utilized to encourage sangat participation

Further details will be released in due course.

All sangat is humbly asked to attend from across the UK to show that Sikhs are not prepared to forget what happened in 1984.

Should you require any further information or if you are able to assist in any way please contact us via email: sarbat09@hotmail.co.uk / info@sikhroots.com or phone: 07947087203

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh

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Fateh,

The bhog of Chaupai Sahib 2.5 million is on that day, there may be a joint program with the one above, however that is yet to be decided. Sikhroots were informed the day they put up the poster aswell and were asked about a joint program and have yet to respond, likewise the team are thinking of the idea BUT have yet to respond. Hopefully no clashes.

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~ Sarbat'09 ~

To Remember & To Reflect

:: Saturday 28th Nov'09 :: Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley St, Wolverhampton ::

SarbatSeva (UK) and Sikhroots humbly request for all sangat to attend and take part in the First National Remembrance Day for our family of Shaheeds.

The UK's first Q&A session on life with Shaheeds has now been included. Anyone wishing to participate and share their experiences is very much welcome to do so.

Benti to Sangat... Let us all come together for this one day event in remembrance of what descended upon our Panth 25 years ago

There will be a prompt 15:00 start by Bhai Jagjit Singh from Leeds who will provide a 45 minute talk entitled 'Genocide in Delhi'.

He will then be followed by Jagowale's Q & A session. Bhai Sukha Singh (Nihang) will then end the talks section of the event with a discourse on Spritual Guidance.

On completion of the afternoon talks, Rehras and 45 minutes of Chaupai Sahib will be recited by GNNSJ.

The evenings Collaborative Kirtan Darbar will begin at 18:00.

The concept is simple; kirtani from each jatha will be paired together to perform as one.

The following collaborations will be uniting together:

Jagowale with Dhadhi Jatha

Bhai Gursharan Singh and Bhai Hari Singh (DDT) with Bhai Bhuta Singh (DDT)

Veer Manpreet Singh with Accapella Jatha (accompanied by violinist and guitarist)

Bhai Amarjit Singh (Nanaksar) with Bhai Harjinder Singh Lalli (inc jatha)

Bhai Jagpal Singh Kanpur (AKJ) with Bhai Charanjit Singh Delhi (AKJ)

Bebe Nanaki Jatha with Bhai Navreet Singh (Coventry)

Visit www.sarbatseva.com for further information, posters and promo.

Sarbat'09 will be broadcasted live on Amrit Bani Radio throughout Europe.

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