AdminThe state legislature in California declared November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month this year. To our knowledge, California is the only state to encourage the celebration of Sikhs and Sikh accomplishments on this scale. To their credit, California Sikhs took advantage of this wonderful opportunity serving Hot ‘Langar’ to about 700 hot meals at […]
The state legislature in California declared November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month this year. To our knowledge, California is the only state to encourage the celebration of Sikhs and Sikh accomplishments on this scale.
To their credit, California Sikhs took advantage of this wonderful opportunity serving Hot ‘Langar’ to about 700 hot meals at Glide memorial Church on Saturday. The event catered to hundreds of homeless in San Francisco, celebrating Sikh principles of ‘Seva’ (selfless service) and ‘Langar’ (community kitchen).
The theme of the event is tied into the Sikh principle of Langar. Langar symbolizes the recognition of the human race as one, since anyone irrespective of caste, creed, race, or religion can partake in Langar. This is why in Sikh Gurdwaras (Sikh Houses of Worship), all who partake in Langar sit on the floor denoting that no one is above or beneath anyone else. All the food is prepared by dedicated volunteers and there is no cost to those who partake.
Appreciating the efforts of the wonderful volunteers of Gurdwara Sahib Fremont, Kabila Restaurant, and Glide memorial staff who made this event happen. Langar is an example of how to share the fruit of one’s labor with needy people selflessly as a support to the community.
A good way of sharing the heritage of Sikh people and reaching out in a caring way to the community. The blessings came pouring to all those who attended and volunteered.