![]() ![]() “In recent times the turban and the beard of the Sikhs have been too easily associated with terrorism in the minds of those that do not know about Sikh people and their history.” “I feel that a better understanding of the role of Sikhs and their contribution during the wars might also educate those that see the turban and the beard as a threat. Mr Dhindsa, 31, who teaches at Littleover Community School, said: “I felt it needed to be made because I want more young Sikhs and the public to be aware of the great contribution the Sikhs made during both world wars in helping the Allies fight the Nazis and fascists. They noticed the arboretum was selling poppies for other religions, but not one specifically to honour the 83,000 Sikhs who died in the two conflicts. ![]() Kalwinder Singh Dhindsa felt compelled to design the Khanda poppy holder after a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum, in Alrewas, with his cousin Jaz Rai. How This Came AboutĪ TEACHER has designed a special poppy holder for Sikhs to honour soldiers from their religion who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. These sacrifices were made in order to defend and protect the freedoms of people living in lands and of faiths not our own.Īs a community, it is right that we recognise and remember these sacrifices, and educate ourselves and our children. World War One and World War Two saw 83,000 Sikh soldiers killed and over 100,000 wounded fighting for the British.įollowing in the footsteps of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, this immense sacrifice has made a significant impact on the history of the world as we know it now. The Khanda Poppy Project was setup in 2012 to create awareness and help educate our community and children, and also the public about the immense sacrifices and contribution that the Sikhs have made to Western society, and that the turban is a symbol of protecting those freedoms. A beautifully made 1.5 inch khanda poppy lapel pin.
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