Sikh Community Celebrates Vaisakhi by Helping the Needy

April 13, 2007

Author: Satish Cheney

Source: Channel News Asia

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/270183/1/.html

SINGAPORE : Sikhs all over the world are celebrating Vaisakhi or the Sikh New Year, on Friday.

In Singapore, the Sikh community marked this auspicious day by reaching out to the less fortunate.

Patients at the Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital received rations donated by Sikhs from all walks of life.

The Sikhs also spent time interacting with the patients at the hospital, which runs on charity to provide healthcare to low-income families.