With Waheguru Ji’s blessings, the Australian Sikh Association (ASA) celebrated one of the most sacred days in the Sikh Calendar, Khalsa Sajna Divas also known as Vaisakhi. On this day in 1699, our tenth master, Guru Gobind Singh Ji ordained his followers with five chosen ones (Panj Piyaras), inducting them with sacred Amrit and in-turn obtained Amrit from them to create Khalsa, an exclusive spiritual and fearless kingdom.
To celebrate the Vaisakhi, many dignitaries from the wide spectrum of political parties of Local, State and Federal Governments attended the special function at Glenwood Gurudwara Sahib today and celebrated the auspicious occasion with the Sikh community. We thank our Sikh Sangat for attending today’s special function and be part of the celebration. We look forward to serving you with the same enthusiasm with more such events in the coming months. Please stay tuned and provide your valuable support and suggestions.
The following dignitaries attended-
* Hon’ble Alex Hawke- Federal MP, Minister of Immigration, Citizen Services, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs
* Michelle Rowland - MP, Federal Member of Greenway- Shadow Minister for Communications
* Jodi Mackay- MP, State member from Strathfield, Leader of the Opposition in NSW Parliament and Shadow Minister from Multiculturalism
* Kevin Connolly - MP, State member from Riverstone, Parliamentary Secretary for Education
* David Shoebridge- MP, Greens Party- Member of NSW Legislative Assembly
* Stephen Bali- MP, State member from Blacktown, Ex-Mayor Blacktown City Council
* Julie Griffiths - Deputy Mayor - Blacktown City Council
* Dr Moninder Singh - Councillor- Blacktown City Council
* Bill Tyrell - Councillor - Parramatta City Council
* Jason Shaw and Rajeev Sharma - Quakers Hills Local Area Command
* Ms Sneha Chatterjee -Regional Director (NSW/ACT), Department of Home Affairs
* Dr Malcolm Haddin - Associate Director - Multicultural NSW
* Ms Thida Young - Community Liasion Officer- Multicultural NSW
* Members of the NSW Greens Party - Blacktown branch.