Thousands celebrate Sikh festival of Vaisakhi
Thousands of people in the Midlands have been celebrating the Sikh festival of Vaisahki and today the celebrations continue in Wolverhampton.
"Fantastic turnout" for Leicester's Vaisakhi parade
A spokesperson for the Leicestershire Sikh Alliance has praised the "fantastic turnout" at today's parade to mark the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi.
Amandeep Rai said of today's celebrations:
"The turnout at today's Nagar Kirtan is fantastic, the atmosphere, the colour and the joyous spirit is inspirational. It's also good to see various dignitaries such as Jon Ashworth MP and Assistant City Mayor Rory Palmer in attendance."
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