LOS ANGELES: Special arrangements were made, as are done ¢very year to celebrate Vaisakhi in great spirits at the Convention Center. Thousands of people came here although the number was slightly less this year than last, The hall was decorated nicely, People from all comers of L.A., Riverside, Orange and San Bemadino counties came. Many friendships were renewed on this day.
After As a diwan by Bhai Manmohan Singh ji, Jivran Singh ji and Rasia ji did Kirtan. IIGS Jatha looked great in their white dresses and did very impressive kirtan. Bhai Jaspal Singh ji sang beautifully, while Dildan Group sang with the help of their big musical instruments, Their yellow shirts and black pants were really attractive, Guru Ram Dass Ashram Jatha by Kirtan Singh was very soothing. The Shabad by Satkiran Kaur Khalsa was great. Prof. Darshan Singh ji was late but he spok the best, as always.
Outside were the stalls by Gurdip Singh Malik for books, Amolak Singh for young Sikhs and of different newspapers. The stall by election campaign workers of David Inder Singh Dhillon was very different and impressive. The speeches were delivered by Mayor Tom Bradley and Mayor David Inder Singh Dhillon, who is running for State Assembly. He was eloquent in assuring the Sangat of his fight against injustice and violation of human rights. To most of the young men he was a great inspiration and a symbol of political awareness and participate on, H.S. Malthi, Dr. Marwah, S .Kahlon and other members were very active in collection the funds for the gurdwara building, $200,000.00 was collected. The enthuses Sangat was assured that the building will be completed soon this year.
Surjit Singh Dale, the secretary did a good job in keeping the schedule of time.
Article extracted from this publication >> May 29, 1992
