NY’s Sikh Group Sets A World Record: Tying Over 9000 Turbans in 8 hours

NY’s Sikh Group Sets World Record: Tying Over 9000 Turbans in 8 hours Vaisakhi is around the corner, and New York city seems to be in full swing celebrating sikhism and spreading awareness about the faith in the religion along with the incidents of hate crimes against the community. A Sikh organisation created a world record by tying thousands of turbans within 8 hours as members of the community commemorated the annual Turban Day at the iconic Times Square.

Seen at @TimesSquareNYC during Turban Day NYC. #lovetrumpshate #loveall pic.twitter.com/0qbridbrQ7 — Sikhs Of NY (@SikhsOfNY) April 28, 2017

Hanpreet Singh, the founder of the non-profit organisation, told news agency that they tied over 9,000 turbans and are thrilled to set the world record. The organisation won a certificate from the Guinness World Record for the “most turbans tied in 8 hours was achieved by Sikhs of NY (USA) in Times Square in New York, USA on April 7, 2018.” “On Turban Day, we tied turbans regardless of age, colour, gender or race,” Singh said. “These are core Sikh values and American values that make us Sikh Americans. Our diversity is our strength,” he added. “We greatly appreciate the many volunteers who lent their time and contributed generously to support Turban Day,” Singh said. “This educational endeavour would not be possible without our hundreds of volunteers and supporters,” he added. Cheryl Mendz, a young student, said she got the turban tied on her head as she liked exploring different cultures. “It’s nice to see a different culture. I am not a Sikh so it’s nice to learn about different cultures,” she said, proudly wearing her pink turban. She added that the message of the organisation that Sikhs should not be targeted in hate crimes because of their identity is “amazing”. “Everyone should be treated equally, everyone should be welcome no matter what religion you believe in,” she said. Sporting a pink turban, Natasha Zenger said, “It’s nice to embrace a culture that is different from one’s own.” -PTC News