HOUSTON,TX - Over 125 Sikh community members joined hands to support the Guru Nanak documentary and raised $100,000 to back the project. All five major Gurdwaras of Houston showed their collective solidarity with the initiative. Dr. Kawaljit Singh of Sikh Center of Gulf Coast, welcomed the audience to the event. Dr. Rajwant Singh, Co-founder and Senior Adviser to National Sikh Campagin, said,
“It was a wonderful show of Sikh unity. Every Sikh feels that it is about time that we spread the message about our Great Guru.” He added, “Most Americans have no clue or have never heard Guru Nanak’s name. National Sikh Campaign has been working with Auteur Productions to produce a high level one hour documentary to be shown on PBS stations all across America.
Dr. Paul Likhari, President of the Sikh Gurdwara in Sugarland, said, “Sikhs all across the world are enthusiastic about this project. We felt that this is truly an investment for our community.”
Dr. Hardam Singh Azad, Co-founder of the Sikh National Center of Houston, said, “This is a most important task for all of us to use this opportunity of the 550th birth-anniversary to introduce Guru Nanak on the world stage.”
Dr. Kawaljit Singh of the Sikh Center of Gulf Coast said, “It is amazing that people from all over the city came to support this project.” Jasmeeta Singh choreographed the program and she said, “It is important for our younger generation to feel supported by the community and this documentary will give them a tool to share with their teachers and educators to spread awareness about the Sikh faith and Guru Nanak.”
Rani Paras sang a song on Guru Nanak and enthralled the audience. In addition, Tarlok Singh Chugh, king of laughter, from Calgary enlivened the evening.
Dr. Paul Likhari, President of the Sikh Gurdwara in Sugarland, said, “Sikhs all across the world are enthusiastic about this project. We felt that this is truly an investment for our community.”
Dr. Hardam Singh Azad, Co-founder of the Sikh National Center of Houston, said, “This is a most important task for all of us to use this opportunity of the 550th birth-anniversary to introduce Guru Nanak on the world stage.”
Dr. Kawaljit Singh of the Sikh Center of Gulf Coast said, “It is amazing that people from all over the city came to support this project.” Jasmeeta Singh choreographed the program and she said, “It is important for our younger generation to feel supported by the community and this documentary will give them a tool to share with their teachers and educators to spread awareness about the Sikh faith and Guru Nanak.”
Rani Paras sang a song on Guru Nanak and enthralled the audience. In addition, Tarlok Singh Chugh, king of laughter, from Calgary enlivened the evening.