Vaisakhi on the Square 2009

Vaisakhi 2007 performers - photo by James O Jenkins

Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year festival, will be celebrated at Trafalgar Square on Sunday May 3 2009, 12 - 5.30pm.

This year the event commemorates 300 years of the consecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.

The day includes performances of traditional music such as Shabad Kirtin (religious hymns), as well as modern Asian music and dance and DJs from Sunrise Radio.

Awards will be presented to young achievers from the Sikh community for their achievements in the arts, sport and education or for the contribution they have made to their community.

Vegetarian food prepared by the Sikh community will be offered during the afternoon.

Vaisakhi on the Square is a free event and everyone is welcome.

Programme

Time	Event
12pm	Shabad Kirtin (religious hymns) performed by groups from Gurdwaras in London
2.15pm	Live music, dance, guest artists and DJs from Sunrise Radio
3 - 4pm	Speeches and presentations
3.30pm	More live music and dance
5.30pm	Event ends

Artists

Artists featured in the Sunrise sessions between 2.00 and 5.30 include, Jazz Dhami, Veronica, H-Dhami, Sheki 'n' Sham, Navin, 3-Mix, D boy & Dec C.

Photograph of Veronica Photograph of Sheki 'n' Sham Photograph of Navin Photograph of Jazz Dhami Photograph of H-Dhami Photograph of Dec C Photograph of D boy Photograph of 3-Mix

More information

Vaisakhi on the Square is organised by Vaisakhi in London Committee with support from the Mayor of London.

If you have any queries and would like to find out more, you can e-mail us at Vaisakhi@london.gov.uk or write to:
Vaisakhi in London, Events for London,
Greater London Authority,
City Hall,
The Queen's Walk,
More London,
London SE1 2AA

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