Vaisakhi

Bio

Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar, celebrating both the harvest and the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. Leicester's vibrant Sikh community marks the occasion with colourful processions, music, prayer and community celebrations.

The city's annual Vaisakhi events bring thousands of people together and showcase Leicester's commitment to celebrating different cultures and traditions.

The festival is an important part of Leicester's multicultural identity.

Quick Fact

Leicester is home to one of the UK's largest Sikh communities.

Why it's featured

Vaisakhi celebrates the diversity and cultural richness that make Leicester unique.