LANSING, MI - Sikh (pronounced “seek”) Indians in colorful saris, shalwar kameez’ and saffron (a deep orange color) turbans will gather at Louis Adado Park on Grand Ave., in downtown Lansing, MI, to celebrate Vaisakhi.
Last year there were over 2,000 participants. Vaisakhi is the joyous festival that celebrates the founding of the Sikh community and the first harvesting of the crops for the year in the Punjab region.
The festival is on April 17, 2010. The parade begins at 12:00 p.m. and the cultural program begins after the parade. Sikhs and visitors come from all over the country to partake in the events. Free Indian food. Everyone is invited.
This was printed in the March 28, 2010 - April 10, 2010 edition.