Vaisakhi: The Sikh New Year - In 2013, London's official Vaisakhi celebrations will happen in Trafalgar Square on 5 May.  Each year, London celebrates Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year festival, in Trafalgar Square.

Previous events have been very popular, with around 30,000 people attending during the day. This is a free, family day out featuring contemporary and traditional Asian music dance, DJ sets and fun activities for children.

Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year, is the holiest day of the calendar for over 20m Sikhs worldwide. It is celebrated on 13 April (occasionally 14 April) each year. The celebration of Vaisakhi takes the form of continuous reading of the Sikh Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, over a period of three days. That is followed by the recitation of sacred hymns. The service ends with a final prayer for the good and well-being of the whole of humanity, and the serving of sacramental food.

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