On May 2, 2009, over 100 Sikh youth (as young as 7 years old) participated in the Northeast Turban and Personality Competition in Richmond Hill.
While a turban competition may seem like an event that is mostly just about having fun and winning prizes, it actually is a space where Sikh youth receive support and positive reinforcement about their Sikh identity, something that young Sikhs badly need in this country. Unfortunately, in mainstream America it is far from "cool" to wear a turban. But events like these shift the paradigm and empower young Sikhs to wear their turbans with pride and dignity, and in doing so, reclaim coolness.
wish I could be as religious as them, but its just hard when I don't understand punjabi. I still believe in the gurus and the morals
maniman9211 2 years ago