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You are in the middle of Anglo-Sikh
Heritage Week
WSN Network
LONDON: The long
and fascinating history of the connections between Sikh and English
cultures is to be celebrated during the forthcoming Anglo-Sikh
Heritage Week. Running from September 15-23 2007, this year will see
an extended programme of events spread right across the country.
From an
introduction to Sikh arms and armour at London’s Wallace Collection
to Rangoli art workshops at Soho House in Birmingham, the events aim
to show the shared history of British and Sikh people. Childrens
Activities, Common Ground Festival, London. Lots of
events are suitable for the whole family.
Other highlights
include stories of the magnificent Koh-in-Noor diamonds in the Tower
of London, a showcase of the Royal Geographical Society’s unique
collection of original maps and photos from the Punjab and an
exploration of the complicated relationship between deposed rebel
prince Maharajah Duleep Singh and the Empress of India Queen
Victoria at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.
The week has
been organised by the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail, a project of the
Maharajah Duleep Singh Centenary Trust, which exists to promote Sikh
heritage in Britain. The
Trail covers a range of sites and institutions throughout the UK was
launched in July 2004.
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September, 2007
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