Hundreds of people from across the Island came together Saturday to take part in Vaisakhi celebrations. In 1699, it took on special significance for Sikhs when Guru Gobind Singh — the 10 Sikh guru — created the order of the Khalsa. He said the event was the biggest he's hosted on the Island so far and a sign that the Sikh community is growing on P.E.I. The day ended with the Sikh tradition of langar, which is the free community meal offered every day at Sikh temples around the world. Singh says people sit on the floor and eat together, a symbol that everyone is equal, and the food is prepared and served by volunteers in the Sikh community.

Source: CBC News April 13, 2019 21:56 UTC