Firewalking Entrepreneurs!

This Event took place in Dublin Institute of Technology as part of closing ceremony for series of seminars aimed at minority entrepreneurship. It was really good exercise, to show that when your mind is focused, results are outstanding. when i received invitation from Lucia ( a fellow Ph.D student, also Manager for IME) I didn't believe her. I just thought it to be something, i would be watching only. But only to realise on the day when Lucia gave me a form to sign that, "I'm taking part in the firewalking exercise on my own and would be solely responsible for any injury caused'. Waheguroooo! I was like, "Are you really serious?. Anyway i soon realised that I'm not only to die this untimely death...LOL! Forms were being handed over to everyone without any 'discrimination' or 'predujice'. And surprisingly, EVERYONE wanted to walk on fire!



Well event is also reported on dit website, great!http://www.dit.ie/DIT/news/2007/minority-entrepreneurship.html

I got pistures for the event, will upload soon.

Right Now! You Need to Watch this Video!

Message is Clear and Loud!

Peter & Brien in Ireland - Comedy

Today my friend Aidan showed this funny movie this evening. It's from family guy. It is just hilarious!!

Kirtan in Dublin Gurdwara by Uk Singhs

Bhagat Singh Doing Kirtan In Dublin Gurdwara. Bhai Inderjeet Singh on Tabla while Himmat Singh sitting behind.

Uk Singhs in Dublin

Bhagat Singh with other Singhs on Dublin roads

Visit of UK Singhs to Dublin

On Monday 9th April, we had a wonderful day! You know ...why? One it was Sukhjinder Singh's B'day and second we met Some wonderful singhs from Uk.

http://www.plashethc.co.uk/home.htm

Warriors!

Singhs from Plashet Hockey Club, London, came to Dublin to participate in Hockey comptition. They played very well and but lost in Final.

The Warriors managed to knock the host club Corinthians out of the competition, and landed themselves a place in the final. The very tired Plashet found themselves facing the mighty Monkstown, sitting 2nd in the Irish Premier League. Needless to say, Plashet put up a brave fight.. but unfortunately, their fitness let them down, and Monkstown took the Winners trophy.

By the help of a nice Irish man, who ranged his wife to get the Gurdwara Address and then gave it to Uk Singhs, they reached Gurdwara Sahib on Monday morning.

Paying their respect to Guru Sahib.

Baba Jee giving Parshad to Sangat.

It was Sukhjinder bhaji's B'day, so we have gone to gurdwara Sahib to do Sukhmani Sahib da path. (Sukhjinder with Kesri Dastar)

Bhagat Veerji doing Kirtan after the path, while Inderjit (indi) bhaji on tabla. Kirtan was really blisful!

Then everbody went to langer hall have Aallo-Gobi walle paranthe! Sukhjinder bhaji actually managed to save money by celebrating b'day in gurmat style, which he normally don't recommend for others!

Sukhwinder and Daljeet Veerjee Enjoying Aallo-gobi walle paranthe!
Gary making sure he is covered in picture!

Singhs seeing the pictures of St.Patrick Festival.

after that we decided to take Uk singhs to Howth.

Coming outside and having group photo! before we leave for Howth.

The small harbour town of Howth, in North County Dublin 15kms from the city centre, is as famous for its fresh fish as it is for the craggy hill which towers above the town and dominates Dublin Bay.

Taxi Seva!
Karanjit Singh leading others! Karanjit Bhaji is our local community turist guide, and best thing about him is that he doesn't charge!

Absolute Free!

Guess! what is missing....?

After half an hour drive we reached Howth!

Howth is a peninsula - linked to the mainland by a narrow spit of land. The name Howth is derived from the Danish word 'hoved' which means head.

Seems as if Kirandip giving passing some information to Visiting Singhs

Toward the destination...

I think some people got impressed with singhs.

Singha di Fauj, Kardi firae Mauj!

Going down to bless the water....

It was really difficult to get down, but singhs refused to give up!

Ajaypal and Sukh Bhaji.

Ajaypal Veerjee Send all the pictures from Uk. So thanks Veerjee!

Uk singhs having some fun while coming down

Still long way to go.....

Blessed souls who touched the ground before others

Ranjit, Kamaldip and Gurmeet Singh.

Rana & Darry, waiting for others

Rab Bhalla Kare!

Singhs Coming down....slowly but surely!

Singh watching Punjabi Style trekking

Desi Style Trekking!

"Oh Veerjee! for god's sake, Please Come down", Gary.

"Wish I could also go there..." Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Veerjee did beautiful Kirtan.

Oh gaye, oh gaye !

Coming back

Nearly there...

Mission Accomplished!

Himmat Bhaji, Kia smile hai !

Gurpreet, Bagga, & Gary with Cone

After we reached parking, then everyone was facilitated with a cone, which was a great challenge in itself, given speed of wind out there.

And finally reached Gurdwara Sahib, did Rehrass Da Path and then Kirtan.

then Uk singhs took langer and left for Dublin Ferry Port. We met them by chance but it was such a nice experience that everyone will remeber. All singhs were very nice and we mixed up so quickly as if we knew each other for long time. we will be waiting for their next trip, when they come again to not just play hockey, but take the trophy. we wish good luck!

Launch of FOMACS

Couple of Weeks ago, Launch of FOMACS ( Forum on Migration and Communications) took place in DIT.

FOMACS is three-year media driven programme producing print, photographic, broadcast, and interactive stories on the topic of immigration and integration, with the aim of reaching and enganging ethnic communities in Ireland. It is first of its kind iniative in ireland so far, hoping to do lot of work on interculturalism.

Different communities newspaper were invited and put their stalls. It was just amazing to the number of ethnic publications.

Ronit Lenit (lady with shawl) is senior lecturer in Dept. of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin. She holds strong pro-immigration views and writes frequently on issues affecting ethnic communities in Ireland.

Kaurs!
Harkiran, Harpreet and Pavittar Bhainjee. It was good that they came along to help us to give a balanced representation of Sikh community at the lauch!



Enjoying the Exhibition: Potraits of Somalian Elders.





Kirandeep Singh with his famous orange-coloured bag!

Having a time with South African Ambassdor to Ireland.

Dr. Aine O'Brien

She heads the Centre for Transcultural Research and Media Practice.

Mrs. Priscilla Jana - South African Ambassador to Ireland, giving talk. Her talk was interesting!

This speaker was very intersting. He analysis of Irish Government policies of Immigation was hilarious!

Talking to Glenn about his work!

Final One!

Mastak Singh, Harkiran Kaur, Lucky, Satwinder Singh, Glenn, Harmindar Singh and Harpreet Kaur.

Singh in Call Centre!

Gurpreet Singh doing his job in Call Centre. Seems a very relaxed working environment!

Sabhlow Warriors

Japnitt Singh Khalsa!

St. Patrick Festival , 2007

Saturday17th Mach, 2007 was a very special day for Irish People worldover, and it was even more special to sikh Community in Ireland,

St. Patrick's Festival is Ireland's official celebration for Ireland's national holiday. Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland.Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland!!

On Saturday around 650,000 people came to streets of Dublin City to watch 4000 performers in the parade.More than 400, media were there to cover the parade! Millions of people around the world watched the parade live on televisions.

Gurvinder Singh & Bhai Jasvir Singh With Festival Banner

This is very first time that Sikh Community in Ireland participated in the Parade.

Kids as young as 5yr old Participated in the Parade.These kids were really a great attaction in the parade.

Gudu Veer Jee & Gurmeet Singh Gill

Both put lot of efforts in training the 30 member Martial Art Team! Two Martial Art group, Baba Deep Singh Gatka Akhara, Dublin and Baba Ajit Singh Gatka Akhara, Uk were involved in the Event.

"Ireland de dharti te Gabro Punjab de"
Kirandeep Singh and Harinderpal Singh, two member of Soul of Punjab Bhangra group. Jagroop Singh and others put a lot of efforts to give the best possible performance!

Bhangra & Giddha Performers Team with all the colours!

Soul of Punjab Bhangra Group, Dublin and Asli Bahaara Punjab Dhiyan, Uk, gave a electric performance!

Gurmeet Singh, Bhai Pirthipal Singh jee, Hardip Singh and Ranjit Singh

Singh With two other Participants!
Singh was in great demand for photo sessions throughout the parade!

Getting ready for Parade to start!

Performing during the parade!

Gatka Demonstration!

Bhai Sukhwinder Singh on Float

Singh is the King Hai!

No less than a celebrity!

Bhangra & Giddha Performers while moving thorugh College Green.
There performance was brilliant! they continued to dance nearly for 2hrs and travelling

After our group reached the finishing point!
Everyone trying to squeeze in to be part of Picture!

Singha Da Roop Niralla!