Global Sikh Conference-Commemorating 400 years of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Global Sikh Conference-commemorating 400 years of Guru Tegh Bahadur jiby Global Sikh Vision – GSV and United ColoursWalsall Football Ground 29/05/2022 A very important Sikh conference considering various facets of Sikhi.Key note speech was by Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh. Followed by Gurinder Singh Mann then Gurcharanjit Singh Lamba, Retired Justice Ranjit

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New Book: The Rise of the Sikh Soldier

THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER The Sikh Warrior through the ages, c1700-1900 (Helion and Company). By Gurinder Singh MannGeneral – Pages : 290 | Images : 15 colour & 32 b/w illustrations, 16 colour & 22 b/w photos, 10 maps ISBN-‏191507052X ISBN-‏978-1915070524 The book is unique in that it

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Vaisakhi at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

The Sikh Museum Initiative supported the Leicester Museum service in holding the first Vaisakhi event at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery for many years. The day was filled with a brilliant Vaisakhi performance by Falcons Primary School pupils, Talks & activities by Sikhmuseum, Gatka demonstrations, Arts & Crafts and so

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Sobroan Day-Special Lecture Report

Special lecture by Gurinder Singh Mann2nd Battalion The Ranger RegimentKeogh Barracks in Ash Vale, Surrey25th March 2022 The Sobroan Day event took place on 25th March at the Army barracks in Surrey, England. Here Gurinder Singh Mann historian of the Sikh Museum Initiative gave a lecture on the Anglo-Sikh Wars

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Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event Report

Revisiting the Sikh Empire Event by the Sikh Museum Initiative16th March 2022Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester On the 16th of March 2022, Leicester was the location of a great evening exploring the history and heritage of the Sikh Empire. The packed-out event was a Q and A was with

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Akali Turban in 3d

Reimagined through immersive technologies The Sikh Museum Initiative/Taran 3d have been working with the Royal Armouries for two years to recreate the Akali Turban in their collection. The other objects which have been 3d modelled include a shield and helmet turban. The Akali Turban represents the third object from the

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Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event)

Celebrating Punjab and Sikh history as part of Heritage Open Day with a number of events across Thetford Town centre. Including lectures, guided tours (see flyer for details). There will be a Wreath laying ceremony for Saragarhi Day. The Sikh Museum Initiative will be in attendance: 1) Akali Turban in

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british and the sikhs

New book: The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship c1700-1900

THE BRITISH AND THE SIKHS C1700-1900Discovery, Warfare and FriendshipHelion & CompanyISBN: 9781911628248Images: 8pp colour section & 23 b/w images By Gurinder Singh Mann A newly published book weaves readers through anecdotes and important events highlighting the remarkable relationship between the British and the Sikhs which exists to this day. In

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Rare Sikh Maharajah’s Sword recreated in 3d

SMI 9: Khanda (with pistol) Date: before 1879 Original Location: Patiala, Punjab. Present location: Nottingham Museum Service Museum No: NCM 1879-105 This sword referred to as a Khanda is characterised by a basket hilt and a double-edged blade. Whilst traditionally associated with the Sikhs the Khanda has its origins in

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Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum BBC Live

Live interview from New Walk Museum, Leicester at the launch of the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum. Gurinder Singh Mann Interviewed by Kamlesh Purohit (BBC).

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