{"id":118340,"date":"2024-10-30T05:57:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T05:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parvasinewspaper.com\/?p=118340"},"modified":"2024-10-30T05:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T05:57:44","slug":"sikh-heritage-museum-of-canada-to-unveils-pin-commemorating-1984","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parvasinewspaper.com\/?p=118340","title":{"rendered":"Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada to Unveils Pin Commemorating 1984"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-118341\" src=\"https:\/\/parvasinewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pin1984-copy-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"188\" \/>Mississauga : To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms, the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada unveiled a commemorative pin. The pin stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and strength meant to foster conversation, while promoting awareness of the atrocities that took place 40 years ago. The ceremony was attended by survivors and community leaders. Together, they reflected on the significance of the 40 years that have passed since the violence, honouring those who lost their lives and the families deeply affected by the tragedy.<br \/>\n\u201cThis pin is a symbol of hope and remembrance,\u201d said Jangir Singh Sehmby, who lived through the 1984 pogrom. \u201cIt ensures the pain of our past is not forgotten but also reminds us of the strength our community has shown in overcoming that tragedy.\u201d<br \/>\nThe Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is committed to preserving Sikh history and culture. \u201cThis commemorative pin was initiated to symbolize remembrance and unity for our community. The design aims to honour and preserve our language, faith, and heritage.,\u201d said Guneet Kaur Boparai, Chair of the Museum Board. \u201cIt stands as a powerful reminder of the 1984 Sikh ghallughara, honouring the lives lost and memorializing one of the most significant events in our modern history.\u201d<br \/>\nAs part of this ongoing mission, the Museum will also showcase the Lapata and the Left Behind exhibit. This exhibition highlights portraits and interviews that reveal the lasting impact of forced disappearances in Panjab, amplifying the voices of families still living with the trauma. Through these deeply personal accounts, visitors gain insight into how these events have shaped the Sikh community\u2019s collective memory.<br \/>\nThe Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada invites everyone to visit, explore its exhibits, and engage with the stories of Sikh history, including the events of 1984. Visitors can also purchase the commemorative pin, contributing to a broader understanding of the resilience, unity, and enduring spirit of the Sikh community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mississauga : To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms, the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada unveiled a commemorative pin. The pin stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and strength meant to foster conversation, while promoting awareness of the atrocities that took place 40 years ago. 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