Each year in June, Sikhs across the globe remember the genocide of Sikhs in India in 1984. In Vancouver, it has become an annual tradition to gather in Downtown Vancouver at the Vancouver Art Gallery and light a candle in remembrance of those who lost their lives in Operation Blue Star and remember the day our most central faith places were reduced to rubble.

This years Candle Light Vigil will take place on Saturday June 9th at 7:30pm at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Special guest speakers include Harinder Singh from the Sikh Research Institute in Texas, Jasmine Kaur from ENSAAF, and Parminder Singh president of the Canadian Organization of Sikh Students. There will also be special multimedia presentations commemorating the events of June 1984. In addition to focusing on remembrance, this year's event will also highlight the positive work still continuing to this day on a scholarly and intellectual manner.
 

With the great line up of speakers this year, we are also holding a Youth Forum on Sunday June 10th at 1:00pm at the Grand Taj Banquet Hall in Surrey. Harinder Singh from the Sikh Research Institute will be leading a discussion/seminar on Sikh philosophical issues related to the events of June 1984. Jasmine Kaur and Parminder Singh will also be there to add to these discussions.

This event is one of the oldest Sikh youth events being held in the Lower Mainland which does not belong to any one organization. Lets continue to contribute to its success and pay homage to those who lost their lives in June 1984.

LET US VOW TO NEVER FORGET...

Candle Light Vigil: Saturday June 9th at 7:30pm
Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street

Youth Forum: Sunday June 10th at 1:00pm
Grand Taj Banquet Hall, 8388 128th Street