Film/Stage
Sikh-Briton Stars Showcase Their Turbans
NEWS REPORT
Friday, March 2, 2012 sees the launch of a new series of short videos highlighting the importance of the Turban and personal experiences of Sikh-Briton stars, personalities and successful professionals.
Contributors to the “#MyTurban” series include Hardeep Singh Kohli (comedian), Kulveer Singh Ranger (London Mayor’s office), Amardeep Singh Dhanjal (magician), Jay Singh-Sohal (Sky News), Jassi Singh Sidhu (singer) and Fauja Singh (100 year old marathon runner); as well as other role models from public life and the business world.
The series is an initiative by the Arts Council exhibition, “Turbanology: Sikhs Unwrapped”, and comes as the project prepares to be hosted by Ernst and Young in the City in April 2012 - to mark the annual Sikh festival of Vaisakhi.
Speaking about the film series, contributor and host organiser Amarjit Singh (partner at Ernst and Young) said: “The #MyTurban series is an innovative way to promote the fantastic achievements of Sikh-Britons who have become successful in so many different walks of life. We look forward to sharing their stories and celebrating the contribution Sikhs make to prosperity in Britain this April.”
In the short films, contributors give insight into what their turbaned identity means to them, their practical experiences of working in diverse industries and how they hope to inspire others to maintain their turban and unshorn hair - key articles of faith and observances for the Sikh faith and community.
Describing in one word what the turban means to them, Kulveer Singh Ranger said it represents “confidence” while Hardeep Singh Kohli stated the colours he proudly ties stand for “Punjab” and its vibrancy. Jay Singh-Sohal added that it was “pride” in being upstanding while music producer Satinder Singh (DJ Stin) said it was his “crown”.
Short films in the #MyTurban series will go live every Friday (beginning today) in the lead up to the April 13 Vaisakhi celebrations on the Dot Hyphen Productions Youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/dothyphenproductions/#myturban
Further details about Ernst and Young’s “Turbanology at Vaisakhi” event, including guest speakers and public opening times; will be released in due course, and can be found at www.Turbanology.info.
February 29, 2012
Conversation about this article
1: Prabjeet Singh (Qatar), February 29, 2012, 1:57 PM.
It is a symbol of our pride.
2: Major Singh (United Kingdom), February 29, 2012, 7:05 PM.
Fantastic initiative which has been greatly received in the United Kingdom - may this inspire many young Sikhs to take pride in their turban identity and many more non-Sikhs to appreciate it.