It was a day for colour and culture across Walsall as thousands of worshippers came out to celebrate one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar.
Thousands of people took to the streets between three Gurdwaras in the town on Sunday to celebrate Vaisakhi, the annual harvest festival in the Sikh faith.
Vaisakhi was celebrated in the Punjab region of India as a harvest festival, but the event garnered a profound spiritual significance in the year 1699.
This was when the tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, chose to declare the founding of the Khalsa, which meant Vaisakhi has also been referred to as ‘Khalsa Sajna Diwas’ (the day of the Khalsa’s creation) within the community.
The parade in Walsall, which was organised between Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Walsall Caldmore), Nanak Sar Gurdwara and Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, saw traditional outfits, lots of colour, free food and drink and a mixture of traditional arts and crafts.
We’ve picked out some of the best photos from the day to show the colour, the culture and the flavours of Vaisakhi.
5. Different items of clothing and other household items were available
Different items of clothing and other household items were available | Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Walsall Caldmore)
6. Young people were able to get involved in the day as well
Young people were able to get involved in the day as well | Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Walsall Caldmore)
7. As well as the traditional festivities, there were also more modern activities for people to try, like boxing
As well as the traditional festivities, there were also more modern activities for people to try, like boxing | Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Walsall Caldmore)
8. The Midland Langar Seva Society helped out with providing free food on the day
The Midland Langar Seva Society helped out with providing free food on the day | Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (Walsall Caldmore)