Almost 200,000 devotees participated in the 47th edition of the historic Khalsa Day parade in Vancouver on Saturday, focusing on the theme of 'resiliency' amid a climate of discrimination.
The parade, organised by the Khalsa Diwan Society, saw a large turnout, with KDS president Ranjit Singh Hayer describing it as the 'best crowd we've had.'
Despite rain during the early stages, the event went smoothly, with notable attendees including leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre, Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim.
The parade takes place in April, also recognised as Sikh Heritage Month by the Canadian Government, and marks the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
The community acknowledges the modern challenges of online hate and in-person discrimination, particularly against Indian immigrants and international students, but stands strong against these issues.
