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May 5, 2007
Alderman Helene Larocque, is pleased to attend and speak as Deputy Mayor during the important celebration in Sikh culture, the Sikh New Year. She speaks about the focus of Sikh culture’s spiritual development of its community and the five virtues; contentment, charity, kindness, positive attitude and humanity work. She also mentions the contributions and accomplishments in their charitable work. This is the 7th year Alderman Helene Larocque has attended, both as the elected official and as the Community President. Over 10, 000 Sikhs and community residents gather to
celebrate the 305th Sikh New Year at the Deshmesh Cultural Center in the community of Martindale. Over 10, 000 Sikhs and community residents gather to
celebrate the 305th Sikh New Year at the Deshmesh Cultural Center in the community of Martindale. The symbol of The KHANDA, is a powerful symbol in Sikh
religion, the insignia of the Sikh faith. The central doubled-edged sword, used by Guru Gobind Singh to prepare Amrit, is referred to as Khanda. It signifies divine strength, truth, freedom, justice, and the Sikh belief in One God. Over 10, 000 Sikhs and community residents gather to
celebrate the 305th Sikh New Year at the Deshmesh Cultural Center in the community of Martindale. Over 10, 000 Sikhs and community residents gather to celebrate the 305th Sikh New Year at the Deshmesh Cultural Center in the community of Martindale.
Alderman Helene Larocque, is pleased to attend and speak as Deputy Mayor during the important celebration in Sikh culture, the Sikh New Year. She speaks about the focus of Sikh culture’s spiritual development of its community and the five virtues; contentment, charity, kindness, positive attitude and humanity work. She also mentions the contributions and accomplishments in their charitable work. This is the 7th year Alderman Helene Larocque has attended, both as the elected official and as the Community President.
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