Vaisakhi: The Sikh New Year!
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In April, India celebrates Vaisakhi, or the Sikh New Year! Discover the importance of this festival in India.
The Sikhs
The term "Sikhs" refers to practitioners of Sikhism, one of the most popular religions in India. Sikhs are primarily found in Punjab, a state in northern India.
The New Year
It's a very important festival in India because, in addition to serving as the New Year, it celebrates the arrival of the harvest season. Many people also choose to be baptized on this day.
The celebrations
As for the celebration: music, songs, decorations, lights, parades, colorful outfits, hearty meals and prayers are all part of it!
The color yellow
Finally, it's a festival often characterized by the color yellow. If you didn't know, each color has an important meaning in India. Yellow corresponds to the Sun, to light. It's the color of immortality. It also symbolizes knowledge and learning.