A CALL TO SIKH YOUTH
In recent years Southall and Handsworth, amongst other
areas, have become places where `Sikh' youth have
gathered to celebrate Vaisakhi. At some point over the
years it became `acceptable' to partake in very
anti-sikh activities on such an auspicious occasion.
Drinking and smoking whilst waving a Nishan Sahib have
become commonplace. Such activities, are totally
against the fundamental principles of Sikhi.
This is an appeal to all Sikhs whether they be
amritdhari, turbaned or non turbaned, to consider the
implications of what they are doing.
Many non-Sikhs now attend Southall because Vaisakhi
has become a type of street carnival. Our sacred
Khanda is worn by many non-Sikhs whilst they openly
smoke, drink, ridicule and harass our sisters. They
adorn their cars with our Khanda and taunt young
girls, however, they go unnoticed because our brothers
are doing the same! The non-Sikhs attending the
`celebrations' are aware that their actions are
detrimental to Sikhism, so why do we as Sikhs not
realise the magnitude of our actions?
We should be stopping non-Sikhs from making a mockery
of Vaisakhi rather than doing the same ourselves.
Our religion is so rich - let us not forget that and
give it the respect that it deserves for today,
Vaisakhi and always.
In short, this is a plea to all Sikh brothers and
sisters to refrain from drinking, smoking and dancing
in the streets at Vaisakhi. For at least one day a
year lets stand together and actually stand up against
non-Sikhs who infiltrate us on such days and make a
mockery of our history and religion.
PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL SIKHS.