Posted by: Surrey Singh on www.sikhsangat.com
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!
There is going to be a huge smagam this year at the
Gurmat Center in Abbotsford
on October 31st, 2005
beginning at 5:00 pm.
This Smagam is dedicated to the Gursikhs who
sacrificed their lives for the Sikh faith.
As you already know, October 31st 1984 is the day when Bhai Satwant Singh & Bhai Beant Singh decided to bring justice to those responsible for attacking Sri Harimander Sahib in June of 1984. In their memory, this Smagam will be held every year to bring awareness to the community about what exactly happened in June of 1984, and what followed in the monthes/years to come.
The night will be full of many fun and exciting activities for young and old alike. There will be a Kirtan and Kavishree program (all done by youth) , followed by a documentary video about what happened in 1984. After this, in the gym there will be a live skit performed with a Sikhi message, followed by a Gatka demonstration. There is also going to be many draws and prizes given out, jumping castle, giant slide, popcorn, cotton candy, and also a Bana competition, where youth are encouraged to dress up in full Guru Ji’s Bana (Chola, Dumalla, Shastars etc…) The night will end with pizza, candy, and a professional fireworks display.
This is an open invitation for ALL to please come out to this event. It is important for the youth to have awareness of the sacrifices that people have made for their faith. It will be a night full of fun and excitment for all ages, and also an opportunity to learn about our history at the same time. Hope to see everyone there!!!
Address:
31987 TOWNSHIPLINE RD., ABBOTSFORD BC.
604-855-0020 OR 604-825-0965
Dierections from Surrey (highway 1)
- take Mount Lehman Exit off of Highway 1, and turn left onto Mt. Lehman (go over bypass)
- follow Mt. Lehman St. and take a right at DOWNES rd..
- follow Downes, and take a left at GLENMORE RD.
- GLENMORE is a winding street, keep follwing it till you hit a 4 way stop…this is the corner of TOWNSHIPLINE AND GLEMORE RD., and the Gurmat Center is located at this corner…please park on street where traffic controllers will direct you. Thank you.
Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!
The shaheedi smagam is a great event and a even greater day for the sikh panth. The event was great last year as my family took part, kids get to understand their history as well as have a good time with others in the community. I encourage everyone to come and take part of such a great day.
Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!
Vaheguru ji ka khalsa,
Vaheguru ji ki fatheh!
Thanks for your comments! We are looking forward to the Shaheedi Smagam as well.
Isn’t it wrong to give out Candy!! to kids to commemorate this.
This one of the saddest days in history, killing Indra Gandhi
led to thousands of sikhs being slaughtered.
The Khalsa cannot be saddened. The Khalsa feels sorrow of seperation from the Almighty creator. Yes, the Khalsa feels the pain of others, but our community was blessed with martyrdom on October 31 of Bhai Beant Singh ji. And we exterminated a terrorist dictator, Indira Gandhi, who was responsible for the death of thousands of Sikhs. So this day is thus celebrated. The aftermath is a time of reflection. Black November. That is why there is the AkhandJaap on November 20th. For reflection. Thanks for your comments! Perhaps the candies are also to lure them away from the manmat of Hallowe’en and towards this Gurmat event.
-Sevadars,
BCSikhYouth.com
Yes, that is true that the candy is given out to lure kids away from going trick or treating, and instead attending a program where they can learn about their history, and at the same time have a good time. If it was just a night of lectures etc…i don’t think many kids will come next year, because they will go out to get candy from house to house instead.