SIKHS OF NEW YORK: Tied 1500 Pink Turbans To Spread Awareness About The Breast Cancer
SIKHS OF NEW YORK: Tied 1500 Pink Turbans to spread awareness about the Breast Cancer
A Sikh organization in the US, by the name SIKHS OF NEW YORK today tied thousands of Pink colored turbans to the people of New York to commemorate the Turban Day at the iconic Central Park in New York, spreading awareness about the Breast Cancer.
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Chanpreet Singh, the founder of the non-profit organization, told our sources that they tied over 1500 turbans and is feeling great to spread awareness about the Breast Cancer.
A large number of Breast Cancer Survivors attended the ceremony. According to Charanpreet Singh, “they organized this turban day for breast cancer survivors because, during chemotherapy, people lose a lot of her hair. So, they need something to tie on their head, what is better than a turban.”
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The Turban Day brought together hundreds of volunteers from the Sikh community who tie colorful turbans on New Yorkers, tourists and Americans from across the country visiting Central Park.
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The event has been aimed at spreading awareness among Americans and other nationalities about the Sikh religion and its articles of faith, especially the turban, which has often been misconceived and misidentified.
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"On Turban Day, we tied turbans regardless of age, color, gender or race," Mr. Singh said.
"These are core Sikh values and American values that make us Sikh Americans. Our diversity is our strength.
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The Turban Day has been commemorated in New York since 2013 to educate people about Sikhism, which preaches equality of mankind and all human beings.
"We greatly appreciate the many volunteers who lent their time and contributed generously to support Turban Day," Mr. Singh said.
"This educational endeavor would not be possible without our hundreds of volunteers and supporters."
Those who got the turbans tied, including young children, were seen excitedly taking pictures and proudly walking around with their new headgear.
Cheryl Mendz, a young student, said she got the turban tied on her head as she liked exploring different cultures.
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"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.
Sporting a pink turban, Natasha Zenger said, It's nice to embrace a culture that is different from one's own."
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