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Duration: 29 minutes

In April 2011, cities across the UK will play host to huge, colourful and joyous parades as Britain's Sikh community marks the festival of Vaisakhi.

This programme explores the rituals through which the festival is celebrated today, and examines how Vaisakhi's themes - tolerance, equality, humility, dignity and an active concern for others - impact the daily lives of Sikhs.

With contributions from a number of eminent Sikh historians and religious experts, this film provides an entertaining, informative and highly accessible introduction to the Sikh religion's annual festival.

Last on

Sun 10 Apr 2011 13:30 BBC One only on Scotland

Credits

Director
John Deol
Producer
John Deol
Executive Producer
Tommy Nagra

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