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January 2012 newsletter

Current Exhibit in the History Gallery
Continuing the theme of "Our Journey", the newest exhibit in the History Gallery at the Community Center is the Veterans of West Sacramento. The exhibit opens on the second weekend of November and illustrates the journey of another significant population in the history of West Sacramento.

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History of the I Street Bridge.
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Grand Opening Celebration

WSHS held the celebration of Sikhs in West Sacramento and grand opening on September 23, 2007. The exhibit continues through March 2008

Sikh Exhibit

  • Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world. It is a distinct religion with its own unique, divine scriptures and beliefs.
  • Sikhism is a 500 year old religion that originated in India in the Punjab, "the land of the five rivers".
  • There are over 26 million Sikhs worldwide and over 1 million Sikhs in the United States and Canada.
  • Sikhs have lived in North America for over 100 years.
  • Sikhs do not believe in terrorism or hurting innocent people.
  • Sikh women participate in their daily life, culture and religion on equal terms with men.
  • The Sikh turban symbolizes discipline, integrity, humility, and spirituality. The turban is a mandatory part of Sikh faith, not a social custom, or a hat that can be easily taken on or off. Read more about the Sikh turban here

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