1. The Sikh Culture

2. 99% of people wearing turbans in America are Sikhs
Sikhs wear Turbans
Sikhism is a very “visible religion

3. Sikhism is the 5th Largest Religion in the World
Christianity – 2 billion
Islam – 1.3 billion
Hinduism – 900 million
Buddhism – 360 million
Sikhism – 22 million
Judaism – 14 million
Source: .com

4. Sikhism developed a High Moral Code of Conduct
DOs
Equality of all Humanity
Freedom and Liberty for all
Sharing
DONTs
Smoking
Drugs
Alcohol
Spiritual Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib (The Sikh scripture)

5. Equality of Women No Caste System
Equality (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
Equality of Women
“Women are equal” – Guru Nanak (16th Century)
Gurdwara( Sikh Temple)
Four Doors – always open to all religions
Mai Bhago
No Caste System
“Singh” and “Kaur”

6. Defender of Rights and Fighter of Oppression
Defend Rights (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
Saint-Soldier
Defender of Rights and Fighter of Oppression

7. Community Kitchen 24/7/365 - Free Free Hospitals and Clinics
Service (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
Community Kitchen 24/7/365 - Free
Signifies sharing and universal brotherhood
Free Hospitals and Clinics
Bhagat Puran Singh
(Father Teresa)

8. Meditation Martial Arts (Gatka)
Balanced Life (Key Aspects of Sikhism)
Meditation
Remembrance of God
Martial Arts (Gatka)
Sword Fighting

9. SPIRITUALITY GOOD DEEDS CLEANLINESS SELF DISCIPLINE
Sikh’s are given a Unique Identity symbolizing discipline and spirituality
All Sikhs wear 5 Articles of Faith
Uncut Hair (Kesh)
SPIRITUALITY
Iron Bracelet (Kara)
GOOD DEEDS
Sword (Kirpan)
PROTECTION
Comb (Kanga)
CLEANLINESS
Long Underpants (Kachera)
SELF DISCIPLINE

10. Sikhs came to America over a 100 years ago
Sikhs came from India
There are half a million Sikhs today in North America
Sikhs live in over 60 countries
San Francisco Chronicle, April 6, 1899

11. Sikhs are– doctors, engineers, teachers, scientists, and athletes
Nuvraj Bassi, 6’6”, 290 lbs,
Defensive Tackle, Univ of Oregon,
Oregon
Simran Singh, Captain Soccer
O’Connor High School,
Texas

12. World Marathon Record Holder Fauja Singh – 99 years old

13. Rabbi Shergill Waris Ahluwalia Snatam Kaur Lonnie Smith
Hollywood, MTV, Jazz
Rabbi Shergill
Waris Ahluwalia
Snatam
Kaur
Lonnie Smith

14. Modern Day Sikhs Continue the Tradition of Global Peacekeepers

15. Festivals and Cultural Events
Guru Nanak’s Birthday
December
Baisakhi (Spring Festival)
Sikh New Year

16. Sikh Americans –Freedom and Equality for all

17. Questions and Answers Why do you wear a turban?
How long is the turban and does the color mean anything?
When do you have to wear a turban?
How long is your hair?
Why are so many people named SINGH and KAUR?
Do you have any other religious restrictions?

18. Questions and Answers Why do you wear a turban?
Sikhs wear turbans to cover their long hair which is a requirement of their religion
How long is the turban and does the color mean anything?
A turban is feet long and is tied every time. You can wear any color.
When do you have to wear a turban?
You can wear a turban wherever and whenever. For sports a smaller scarf-like turban, sometimes called a mini-turban, is worn.
How long is your hair?
Hair length varies from shoulder length to waist length. Hair stops growing after a while.
Why are so many people named SINGH and KAUR?
Equality!
Do you have any other religious restrictions?
Smoking, drugs and alcohol are prohibited for obvious reasons.