One of the world’s largest Vaisakhi celebrations returns to Handsworth Park each year to mark the Sikh nation’s collective birthday.
Vaisakhi open air celebrations in Handsworth Park is a FREE family event open to all members of the community and includes Sikh cultural activities, children’s inflatable play area, arts and crafts exhibitions and sports and entertainment.
There is a Langar area (marquee in which free food is served) which is an important part of the Sikh faith with food being prepared by the various Gurdwaras (places of worship) from across Birmingham and the Black Country. There is also an area for worship (Darbar) which is an important focal point, this is open to all communities to visit and understand the Sikh faith.
About
The event celebrates the birth of Sikh Khalsa. On this day in April 1699, The Tenth and last Guru Ji handed over his spiritual authority to a body of his followers.
The event is based on pillars of the Sikh faith
Celebrating honest hard work
Sikhs sharing with their brothers and sisters from around the world the almighty spirit’s bounty.
The oneness of creation and its joyful celebration through hymns and prayers
The event also showcases a sizable part of thirds sector work in the region, from health projects to energy saving. They also partner with companies that want to promote ethical products and services. Vaisakhi celebrations are cigarette and alcohol free.
The largest Asian Festival in Europe
Strong community values
Celebrating Community Cohesion
Welcoming up to 100,000 people on the day
Reaching up to 500,000 through official event brochure, radio and TV coverage by media partnerships.
Not for profit
13 Apr 2021* |
---|
Soho House was the elegant home of the industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton…
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is built around a perfectly preserved jewellery…
Located in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter the Vittoria Street Gallery…
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of pens and calligraphy and explore their amazing…
St Pauls Gallery is the World's leading retailer in signed limited edition album cover…
Escape Brum is an Escape Room Centre located in the Jewellery Quarter: Lock horns with…
A new, one-acre park will open in Birmingham this month – and there will be a free family…
Working in a team of between two and six people, you will have just 60 minutes to escape…
Working in a team of between two and six people, you will have just 60 minutes to escape…
Aston Hall is a magnificent seventeenth century red-brick mansion situated in a…
A professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. The club currently…
The Crescent is one of Birmingham's oldest theatre companies, operating from a purpose…
Nineteenth century canal-side stables and stores in Birmingham city centre. To be…
Birmingham's newest, award-winning independent museum The Coffin Works is a truly unique…
The LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is a world of colour, creativity and fun for children aged…
You are wanted in The Garrison, by order of the Peaky Blinders…