Reading Sikh community holds spectacular Vaisakhi celebration
The spectacular procession saw Sikhs march through Reading to their temple
Young Sikhs lead the procession through Reading. Credit: getreading
Reading's Sikh community turned the town into a sea of colour as they celebrated the Vaisakhi Festival.
Thousands of people lined the streets for a procession through the town on Sunday, May 6, as part of the Nagar Kirtan, or religious procession.
The celebration brings the message of God to people in the community and everyone was invited to join in the fun in blazing sunshine.
The event featured music, floats and food and is organised by Gurdwara's from Wokingham and Reading, Berkshire.
The event saw the colourful procession travel from Cumberland Road to the Sikh temple in London Road, with money being raised for the Reading Bladder Cancer Support Group.
Spectacular dancing. Credit: getreading
The event is held to celebrate Khalsa, the holiest day in the Sikh calendar which marks the formation of Sikhism in 1699.
