According to Insauga “ You can enjoy free admission and take in new exhibits celebrating Sikh Heritage Month at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in Brampton.
The celebrations start in April as PAMA is teaming up with the Sikh Heritage Month Foundation to offer free admission all month long.
And there’s a new exhibit and special programs running in April to reflect on Sikh culture around the world and in Canada.
Here are some of the events happening at PAMA in April for Sikh Heritage Month:
Challenging the Darkness by Jaswant Singh Khalra
Running from April 5 until June 29, Challenging the Darkness examines the disappearance of Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra, a Sikh activist who exposed human rights abuses in 1990s Punjab.
“Through rare documents, testimonies, artwork, and photographs, this exhibition honours his legacy and serves as a beacon of justice, shining through the darkness he once challenged,” the exhibit description reads.
Sikh Heritage Month Opening Event
This event on April 5 will see the debut of the Challenging the Darkness Exhibition.
Calligraphy Workshops
Practice the ancient technique of handwriting Gurbani, passed down for centuries since the time of Guru Arjun Dev Ji. Workshops will run on April 6 and 19.
Seminar: Gurmat Sangeet
This session will explore the origins, history, and evolution of Sikh music from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the present day. The seminar runs on April 12.
Youth Seminar
This youth seminar will focus on activism and community leadership, drawing inspiration from Sikh leaders like Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra Ji. The seminar runs on April 20.
Closing Event
The final event of Sikh Heritage Month will feature a series of discussion panels and performances on April 26.
For a full list of programming available at PAMA you can visit www.pama.peelregion.ca or visit PAMA at 9 Wellington St. East in Brampton.
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