April is Sikh Heritage Month in B.C. and is a special time for celebrating Sikh culture, art, and history, as well as honoring the invaluable contributions of the Sikh community to Canada. It carries great significance for Sikhs as it was during this auspicious month that Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last human Sikh Guru, established the Khalsa order. Vaisakhi, typically observed on the 13th or 14th of April, not only signifies the formation of the Khalsa, but also symbolizes the beginning of the spring harvest when farmers pay tribute to and thank God for the abundant harvest while praying for future prosperity.

Please visit our new book display located in the Asian Centre foyer, dedicated to the traditions surrounding Sikh Heritage Month and the celebrations of Vaisakhi. The display will be on until April 30.