Winnipeg Sikh Celebration Draws Thousands Downtown, Days After Targeted Vandalism

Winnipeg Sikh celebration draws thousands downtown, days after targeted vandalism

Thousands of Sikhs filled the streets of downtown Winnipeg to mark the anniversary of the religion’s holy book, as police increased their presence following threatening graffiti they say targeted the event.

Thousands from Sikh community gather in downtown Winnipeg for Nagar Kirtan

People of all ages gathered for the 422nd anniversary since the Guru Granth Sahib — the religion's holy book, which Sikh's believe is the last in a line of gurus — was installed in the Golden Temple of Amritsar, in India's Punjab region.

Sikh community targeted with death and hate messages amid holy procession

The Sikh community is disappointed after seeing death threats spray painted on several signs along their procession route in downtown Winnipeg ahead of the event on Sunday.

‘We belong… and we are giving back”: Sikh celebration enlivens downtown Winnipeg

Downtown Winnipeg came alive with vibrant sights, sounds, and scents on Sunday, as Manitoba’s Sikh community flocked to Memorial Park to celebrate its annual Nagar Kirtan procession and festival.

Sikh community receives death threats ahead of holy procession in Winnipeg

The Sikh community in Winnipeg expressed disappointment following the discovery of death threats spray painted on multiple signs along their procession route ahead of a planned event on Sunday. Authorities are likely to increase security measures in response to the threats.