Vancouver Vaisakhi Celebration w/ Free Food

A feast of free vegetarian food! We had a marvellous time last year. Can't wait for this year! Let's meet earlier at 11:45 this year because last year the streets just got more and more packed as the afternoon went on and line ups for food got very long.

This year we are meeting on Fraser St, not Main because it's not as busy.

Vaisakhi is a huge annual Sikh celebration and parade.

In many ways Sikhism is a beautiful religion in that it specifically focuses on the freedom and equality of all people. Women, for example, have entirely equal status with men in this religion.

To celebrate Vaiksakhi, besides the parade, business and families set up tables on the street and graciously offer free vegetarian food to strangers. The love and graciousness with which the food is often offered is something to experience. And the food is good! Some food is vegan but not all. Ask first if you want to be sure.

The streets are packed with people and there is lots to see--music performances, dancing, the parade and people watching are the main highlights.

Don't expect to get close with a car. The streets will be packed with people.

We'll have a memorable experience checking it out.

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