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The Sikhs came to Hong
Kong from the Punjab, India, as part of
the British Armed Forces in the 19th century.
There are now about
8 000 Sikhs in Hong Kong who conduct
their religious and social activities
in the Sikh Temple in Queen's Road East.
The temple, which was established in 1901,
provides daily religious services as well
as free meals and limited accommodation
for overseas visitors of any faith. It
also houses a specialist library containing
books on the Sikh religion and culture
as well as a kindergarten for four to
six year olds. The main holy days and
festivals observed by the Sikh community
are the birthdays of Guru Nanak (founder
of the faith), Guru Gobind Singh (the
10th Guru) and Baisakhi (the birthday
of all Sikhs). |