4e UNIT4 -Intro: Celebrate Diversity

By Kimberly Firmin

By Kimberly Firmin

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- What is Vaisakhi?

Vaisakhi is a major festival celebrated by Sikhs.

- When is it celebrated?

It is celebrated every year around April 13 or 14.

- Why is it important?

- It marks the Sikh New Year.

- For some people in India, it is also a harvest festival.

- How is it celebrated?

- Prayers at the Gurdwara (Sikh temple).

- Parades, music, dancing, colorful clothes.

- People share food and do community service.?

By Kimberly Firmin

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Sikhs

- Who are the Sikhs?

Sikhs are followers of Sikhism, a religion that started in Punjab, India, in the 15th century.

By Kimberly Firmin

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Watch the news report again.

- Who is it about?

- Why is Birmingham a good candidate?

By Kimberly Firmin

​Use your notebook to answer.