On the heels of one of the world's largest Vaisakhi parades earlier this month in Surrey B.C., Victoria is set to have its own Vaisakhi celebration for the first time in over 100 years. during the Vaisakhi parade. (Jean Paetkau/CBC)Jatinder Singh said the Gurdwara is aware of one previous Victoria Vaisakhi celebration in 1912. Now, there are many more Sikhs in Victoria, and lobbying efforts by the younger generation led to the weekend celebration, he said. 's first Vaisakhi parade and celebration in over 100 years.

Source: CBC News April 28, 2018 19:52 UTC