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Sunday May 30th Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds 11: am to Sunset Punjabi-American Please join us at the 10th Annual Festival Committee Volunteers & Punjabi-American Festival Friends Dr. Narinder S. Bajwa and Mrs. Harjit Kaur Bajwa Mr. Surinder and Mrs. Suky Bains Mr. Harnek S. Banga and Dr. Rupinder Banga Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder Banga n behalf of the Punjabi American Heritage will have an opportunity that are scheduled to be Dr. Rupinder Singh Brar Dr. Yash Gagan Brar and Mrs. Harpal Kaur Brar Punjabi American Society was founded in to get a glimpse into the at the Festival. Cultural Mr. and Mrs. Rajinder Chohan Heritage Society, 1993 with the purpose of rich culture of the Punjab. awareness in the form of Mr. Hitpal Deol and Mrs. Davinder Deol O Mr. Hardeep and Mrs. Jaswinder Dhadli I’d like to extend an promoting friendship and From the mesmerizing folk music, dance, clothing, Dr. Rajpreet Dhesi and Mrs. Anita Dhesi invitation to all Yuba- understanding with other songs and music to the food and good time for Dr. Paramjit Everest and Mrs. Surinder Everest Dr. T.S. Ghuman and Mrs. Matlesh Ghuman Sutter residents to attend communities and helping rhythmic beat of the “dhol” all is what is in store at Dr. Karanbir Singh Grewal and Mrs. Pumeet Grewal the 10th Annual Punjabi our younger generation – a drum-like percussion the 10th annual Punjabi Mr. and Mrs. Ranjit Johl Dr. Gulzar Singh Johl American Festival. The connect with their roots. instrument that is sure to American Festival. We Mr. Kulwant S. Johl and Mrs. Jaspal Johl To promote these goals, make you tap your feet and hope you will join us there. Mr. Sarbjit S. Johl and Mrs. Prabhjot Johl Dr. Jasbir Singh Kang and Mrs. Sukhjit Kang among other events, the snap your fingers in tune Mr. Jasjit Kang and Mrs. Sandeep Kang Society has successfully with the beat. For your Hitpal Singh Deol, President Mrs. Siri Kaur Khalsa Mr. Tejinder Maan and Mrs. Maninder Kaur Maan sponsored Educational taste buds, exotic flavors Punjabi American Heritage Society Mr. Harjit Singh and Paramjit Kaur Youth Seminars, Essay will be available Dr. Narinder Singh and Mrs. Hardeep Kaur Singh Mr. and Mrs. Satnam Tatla Contests, a weekly in the various Mr. Amarjit Singh Dulai television program, Teacher food booths. Mr. Lakhbir Singh Bhella Mr. Amrik Singh and Gurdish Kaur Dhugga Appreciation Programs, Fabrics, jewelry Dr. and Mrs. Gurpreet Dhugga Jr. and the annual Punjabi and books are Mr. and Mrs. Baljit Boparai Mr. Kuldip and Mrs. Nina Atwal American Festival. When among the other Navjit Singh Ghuman you attend the Festival you vendor booths Rupaul Singh Ghuman Mrs. Linda Plummer-Smith Asha Sharma Gurjatinder S. Randhawa Baljit Lachhar Baljit Singh & Bhupinder Boparai Mr. Harbhajan and Mrs. Ravi Aujla Mr. Amarjit and Mrs. Resham Rai Mr. Maninder and Rosie Garcha

Executive Board President: Hitpal S. Deol Vice President: Siri Pritam Kaur Khalsa Secretary: Gurdish Kaur Dhugga Treasurer: Hardeep S.Dhadli Past President: Kulwant Singh Johl

The Punjabi-American Heritage Society Mission Statement Founded in March 1993, the Society is a non-profit, non-political, secular organization. The main objectives of the Society are: To promote understanding and friendship among all residents of the Yuba-Sutter area. To pass on our culture and Punjabi-American Society Festival Organizers heritage to our youth.

2 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 3 Star Performers Appearing at the Punjabi-American Festival

S ukshinder Shinda With over 200 album credits and countless hit songs to his name, Shinda has thrived in the music business for more than a decade. He has produced many worldwide smash- hit albums, worked with many renowned artists and has had his music featured on a number of B ollywood film sound-tracks. With this glorious portfolio , would be considered by many as one of the most talented and influential JazzyB music direc tors to emerge from the UK’s Asian scene, he can proudly call himself Born in Punjab and raised ‘ The Music Man’. in , Jazzy B has introduced fresh elements into the traditional bhangra music. Now based in London, this pop star is as popular with the Indian community in Can- ada, Great Britain, and North America as he is with Punjabi pop crazy in . Jazzy B burst into the music scene with his innovative presentation at a time when bhangra Ammtoje got no more adventurous than sequins on a turban. Since his debut album Ghugian Da Jora in 1994, Jazzy has become one of the most well-known names in the Punjabi Mann music world today. He has acquired the title “Original Folkstar” and “Canadian Sensa- tion.” His new album TERA ROOP adds to his success story. The title song from the This year we will honor this blockbuster film “Shahud Udham Singh” has become a national anthem in the villages Producer/Direc tor/Ac tor for his and cities across Indie. Alongside music producer Sukjinder Shinde, Jazzy B has un- exemplary courage in bringing to life earthed many a musical gem. He now returns to the stage at the 10th Annual Punjabi- the movie Hawayein. It is based on American Festival, having been the main draw at the first festival. the aftermath of Mrs. Gandhi’s assas- sination — riots in Delhi and other exposed in this movie. Ammtoje says places. It depic ts the vic timization that he wishes to show the pain that of the people of the Punjab. The film violence can cause — so that history shows real life events of the atroci- does not repeat itself in other parts Manu Saluja, a New York-based por- ties suffered by the Punjabi youth of India. trait artist, was attracted at a young age to the works of and their families. Scars of history are great art. She studied drawing and painting with John F. Murray at the New York-based School of Visual Arts. The budding painter quickly displayed a talent for portrai- ture, and began receiving paid commissions before Movies finishing her Bachelor’s in Fine Art in 1997. In 1997, Expo Hall During the Festival she received the Rhodes Family Award for Outstand- ing Achievement in Illustration. Saluja was a finalist in Mistaken Identity: Sikh Experience After 9/11 (12pm & 3:45pm) The Artist’s Magazine’s 1999 portrait competition and is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists. Punjabi Village (2:30pm) Some of her works will be displayed at the festival. Turbans 1:15pm & 5:00pm The touching story of a Pioneer Sikh Family in Oregon

2 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 3 Punjabi Cuisine

Indian Ice Cream Kulfi-wallahs (ice cream vendors) have always made Kulfi, and continue to this day, without using modern freezers. Kulfi is packed into metal cones sealed with dough and then churned in clay pots until seet. Try this method — it Classic Tandoori Chicken works extremely well in an ordinary freezer. This is probably the most famous of Indian dishes. Marinate the chicken well and cook in an extremely hot oven for a INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) clay oven-baked taste. If you want authentic "burnt" spots on the chicken, place the dish under a hot grill (broiler) for a 14 fl.. oz... cans evaporated milk few minutes after baking. 1. Using a sharp knife or scissors, remove 4. Melt the ghee and pour over the 3 egg whites, whisked until peaks form the skin from the chicken and trim off chicken to seal the surface. This 12oz/3 cups icing (confectioners) sugar 2. Open the cans and empty the INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) any excess fat. Using a fork, beat the helps to keep the centre moist dur- 1tsp ground cardomom milk into a large, chilled bowl. Whisk flesh at random. ing the roasting period. Cook in the 1 tbsp rose water 3lb oven-ready chicken until it doubles in quantity, then preheated oven for 10 minutes, then 175 g/6oz/1.5 cups pistachios, chopped 8 fl. oz./ 1 cup natural (plain) yogurt, fold in the whisked egg whites and 2. Cut the chicken in half down the center remove, leaving the oven on. 1/2 cups sultanas (golden raisins) beaten icing (confectioners) sugar. and through the breast. Cut each piece 3/4 cup flaked (slivered) almonds 4 tbsp tandoori masala paste in half again. Make a few deep gashes 5. Baste the chicken pieces with the 3 tbsp glacé (candied) cherries, halved 3. Gently fold in the remaining salt, to taste diagonally into the flesh. Mix the yogurt remaining marinade. Return to the with the masala paste and salt. Spread oven and switch off the heat. Leave ingredients, seal the bowl with cling 6 tbsp ghee film (plastic wrap) and leave in the the chicken evenly with the yogurt the chicken in the oven for about salad leaves, to serve 1. Remove the labels from the cans freezer for 1 hour. mixture, spreading some into the gashes. 15-20 minutes without opening the lemon twist and onion slices, of evaporated milk and lay the cans Leave for at least 2 hours, but preferably door. Serve on a bed of salad leaves down into a pan with a tight-fitting 4. Remove the ice cream from the to garnish. overnight. and garnish with the lemon twist cover. Fill the pan with water to reach and onion slices. freezer and mix well with a fork. 3. Preheat the oven to maximum heat. three-quarters up the cans. Bring to Transfer to a serving container Place the chicken quarters on a wire rack boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. and return to the freezer for a final in a deep baking tray. Spread the chicken When cool, remove and chill the cans setting. Remove from the freezer 10 with any excess marinade, reserve a little in the refrigerator for 24 hours. minutes before serving. for basting halfway through cooking time. 4 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 5 Experience Bhangra Music Fun In The Sun Dances Sunday, May 30, 2004, 11am - 8pm • Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds Shopping for Jewelry Books, CDs, Clothes On Sunday, May 30, 2004, the 10th Annual Punjabi-American Festival is expected to draw well in excess of 10,000 people from the Yuba-Sutter region and from as far away Photo Exhibits as San Francisco, Stockton, Canada and England. In addition to an array of traditional Punjabi cuisine, you will find colorful demonstrations and informational exhibits, Movies Punjabi dancers, singers and entertainment at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our rich heritage and our efforts to bridge the gap and reach out to our friends and neighbors in this wonderful community. Tickets are Punjabi Food $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Buy tickets online at http://punjabilink.com/paf Tandoori Chicken, Samosas Or buy them at the following outlets: LA Merchandise 822-0439: Bombay Video 673-7150; Bollywood Music 673-5133; Famous Singers New Delhi Palace 673-7994; Punjabi Fashions 755-3408 Jazzy Bains & Sukshinder Shinda

Actor & Director Ammtoje Mann of “Hawayien” Movie

Artist Manu Saluja

4 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 5 Bans and turbans A matter of honor The French government’s move to ban the turban has triggered protests from Sikhs across the world. This is not the first time the turban has run into trouble. It has seen some trying times on foreign shores during its long and checkered history. It has stirred opposition, curiosity, ridicule and was even spurned in cultures unfamiliar with what it stood for. The turban has existed in India since time immemorial as a symbol of pride and honour. After 9/11, turbaned persons have been targeted by bigots in the US and Europe. Much like the enterprising Sikh, who ventures unafraid to distant lands, the turban too has endured. The turban tells its tale of travails and triumph in the words of Roopinder Singh .

Story by Roopinder Singh (Courtesy: The Tribune) Sketches by R.M. Singh

Maharaja Bhupindra Singh standardized the Patiala-style turban.

Come to think of it, I am just art; in fact, almost everywhere yards of fine muslin cloth in where civilization made an a myriad of colors and, some- impact. Why, even relief me- times, designs. Yet when I dallions at Sanchi and Bhar- adorn the head of those who hut stupas, dating back to 2nd wear me, I am the epitome Century BC or earlier, feature A style favored in the Punjab that is A British Indian Army, JCO in ceremonial Birmingham policemen are now of grace, culture and honour. me. now in Pakistan. regalia in the late 19th Century turbaned too. Wars have been fought over The Egyptians called me me, people have become pjr , I am referred to as the In passing, let me mention many times this size! have remained steadfast in brothers when they exchange turban in Biblical texts, in that I was an item of formal In Mughal India, when a their devotion to me and all me with another of my kin Persian I am called dastar and wear in the southern states, reign changed, the new Em- that I stand for. The slogan: — Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Arabic one of the words for where Iyers used silk cloth. In peror evolved a style uniquely “Pagari sambhal oye Jatta ,” gained the Kohinoor diamond me is imamah. In Hindi I am Maharashtra, there was the his own, which was, of course, by Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s in this fashion. I am a turban. called pagree and in Punjabi pheta and, of course, Raja- widely followed. Just look at uncle became a clarion call Now they want to ban me in am referred to as both pagari sthan is well known for my how Emperors Babur, Hama- for independence from British schools in France. But how can or dastar. Other terms for me colorful cousins called pagari, yun, Akbar, Jahangir and colonialism. they do it? So many men who include murassa, khirki-dar, pencha, sela, or safa. Museums Shahjahan, and their succes- They have refused to take wore me died fighting for Faruq Shahi, atpati, kuladar, in Udaipur and Jodhpur have sors changed the style. me off, even if asked to do so France. I have been a crown pechdar and Safawi , named hundreds of styles on display. For the Sikhs, I am what as a safety measure. Memo- on the heads of historical after the dynasty of the same What is my ideal length? Ac- Guru Gobind Singh ordered rably, in World War II, Sikh figures, and of those who are name in Iran. tually, it varies, based on the his Khalsa to wear at all soldiers who were fighting not even footnotes of history. I am a symbol of honour, area, style and the person. His- times. However, because of for the British refused to wear I have made my presence felt which is why if someone talks torians will bear me out when my distinctiveness, the Sikhs steel helmets, despite know- in the continents of Asia and of soiling a turban, it implies I tell you that Prince Salim, the have gone through various ing that the causalities among Africa for centuries. And if you being dishonored. In fact, a 16 th -century Sultan of Tur- trials and tribulations in the them would be higher if they look back at civilizations, you’ll great honour being conferred key, wore 11 yards of malmal, last three centuries. They did so. When told by their offi- find my mention in the Old upon someone by royalty is and other Muslim nobles fol- were easily identified and cers that the cost of pensions Testament and in Egyptian, dastar a fazilat. Today, I will lowed suit. Nowadays, it varies persecuted during the reign etc. accruing from their death Turkish and Indian texts and confine this narration to India from 5 to 8 yards. The Nihang of the Mughals and from was too much for the British and, in particular, to the Sikhs. Sikhs wear turbans, which are time to time thereafter, but Empire to bear, they unani- 6 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 7 in the UK, turban-wearing the Australian Returned Ser- are no hard and fast rules, Sikhs can be seen in all walks vices League tried to have Sikhs though various social groups of life, including the police debarred from one of their clubs and geographical areas such and the army. because they refused to remove as Malwa, Majha, Peshawar, In the US, I was called all Pothohar and Afghanistan kinds of names when Sikh have distinct styles. The Jats tie immigrants first touched the me differently from the non-Jats. shores of California at the end The former, for example, do not of the 19th century. They were wear patterns, just plain ones. derisively called “rag heads” As for the color, the elderly The turban worn by the President's Body- because of me. Turbaned wear white, which is also a guard has an distinctive style. Baba Kharak Singh was jailed for wearing Bhagat Singh Thind served in political color of the Congress number, these ladies do cut a a black turban. the US army during World War Party. The Akalis support royal dashing figure. mously agreed to forego any I, but was denied American blue, electric blue and saffron. When you talk of me, you pension if they got a head citizenship because he was Most Sikhs have at least half a have to keep in mind the royal injury. They still refused to “non-European White.” Now dozen colors, which they wear house of Patiala, which evolved dispense with me. Nowadays, many Sikhs wear me proudly, to suit the occasion or the attire. the distinctive Patiala Shahi One of the pioneer Sikhs immigrants to the dispute is about crash many hold top jobs, but the Princely states, however, had turban in which a thumb is used Astoria, Oregon, USA, circa 1916 helmets for motorcyclists, and armed forces still discriminate distinctive colors of their own. to create a depression near the the governments of Malaysia, against me. I have faced prob- their turbans on the premises of Black, however, became a color forehead. The Patiala turban was Singapore, Australia and the lems because of ignorance the club. I understand that the of specific protest during the standardized during the reign of UK have amended their laws and bigotry after 9/11, but it RSL objectors had to back down. British Raj after the tragic killings Maharaja Bhupendra Singh. to make special allowance has always been a continuing Anyway, so much for my being of the Sikhs at Nankana Sahib, Urdu poet Faiz wrote a beauti- for me. struggle to educate people discriminated against. Most of the birthplace of Guru Nanak, ful couplet about me. Sari-khus- Someone has documented about what I stand for. the time I strike a distinctive now in Pakistan, where the local rau se naazi-kaj kutahi chin bhi that during World Wars I and In Canada, I faced problems note, which attracts attention. mahants , in connivance with the jata hai/ Kutha-i-Khusaravi se bue II, 83,055 turbaned Sikh sol- during the early 1900s and, in And many people are curious British authorities, had killed a sultani nahai jati. While the turban diers died and 1,09,045 were fact, the Sikhs were disfranchised about how I am tied. Well, there large number of pilgrims. may be taken from the head of a wounded when by British Colum- are various ways, and indeed In fact, Baba Kharak Singh, a Sultan, the aroma of royalty will fighting under bia in 1907, and many distinct styles have prominent leader of the time, not leave the turban. the command the Komagatu evolved, expressing the individu- wore me in black. He was jailed I am rooted in history that of the Allied Maru tragedy, ality of various persons as well by the British from 1922 to 1927. is inseparable from the spiri- forces where 376 pas- as the togetherness of various Hundreds of other Sikhs also tual journey of the believer. This Many Sikhs, sengers of the groups. wore black at that time and reason alone is sufficient for me settled in the ship were not al- The way I have been tied often many were jailed, but remained not to be taken lightly or easily UK following lowed to disem- reflected the society of the time steadfast in their demand till the dismissed, even though I have, World War II, bark at Vancou- and of course there was always British relented. In the troubled like the symbols that stem out of faced discrimi- ver, followed in the sartorial element. A match- decade of the 1980s, saffron other religions, become for many nation because ing turban, a contrasting one, a The turban of kabuli Sikhs is influenced by the1914. However, became a color followers more of me. In 1969, culture they live in. Canada gave bandhni turban with a splash of of discontent. an expression of however, the voting rights to colors, a lehariya turban in which Though I am religiosity and cul- Sikh bus company employees these people in 1947 and things pattern makes waves, the African overwhelm- tural values than in Wolverhampton, led by So- changed. turban with its flat folds. There ingly worn by of spirituality. han Singh Jolly, won the right In 1990, Baltej Singh Dhillon have been so many turbans, so men, women too I have to be to wear turbans while on duty. proudly wore me and joined the many ways in which the Sikhs sport turbans, respected for This marked the successful Royal Canadian Mounted Police. have tied them.... especially those what I stand for, culmination of a long-running Some bigoted Canadians pro- The patterns that the Sikhs belonging to the and those who tie campaign. tested, but finally the ruling was wear come primarily from the Akhand Kirtani Women belonging to the Akhand Kirtani me have to reflect Other skirmishes followed, in my favour a few years later. Rajputs of Rajasthan, where Jatha of Bhai Jatha wear turbans. on that too, since notably in Manchester, and In Africa, turbaned Sikhs did there are thousands of my cous- Randhir Singh it is their conduct it was only in 1982 that the not face much problem, except ins. Since societal life is stratified and also American women that will give me the power to House of Lords, Britain’s high- for dealing with curiosity, which in that area, colors and patterns converts to Sikhism. They follow stand for honour. “You judge a est court, ruled that Sikhs are always happens. The same was represent specific castes or sub- the injunction made by Guru man by his turban, gait and his a distinct ethnic group en- much the case in New Zealand groups. The way they are tied is Gobind Singh who asked Mai speech,” maintains an ancient titled to protection under the and Australia, except for one also strictly laid down. Bhago to wear the kachera and Persian saying. How true. Race Relations Act. Nowadays, For the Sikhs, however, there 6 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 time when some members of tie a turban. Though small in Punjabi-American Festival 2004 7 PAHS Honors These Yuba City Pioneers have lived in the Yuba-Sutter area for more than a century thriving in the atmosphere of freedom and opportunity that exemplifies America. We talked to some of the pioneering spirits of the Punjabi community who have served as solid pillars of our society. Although Punjabi's were not allowed to become U.S. Citizens until 1948, they all feel grateful to this Country and believe that the Sikh values of hard work, sharing and remembering God everyday are the same values that make this Nation so great.

Satinder Davit Gulzar Singh Bains Udham Singh Purewal ‘Bob’ Bakdev Singh Hari Singh Everest Satinder Davit arrived Gulzar Singh Bains came Udham Singh Purewal Bob Baldev Singh mi- Hari Singh Everest in the United States of to America on January 9, has lived in this area for more grated to the United States arrived here on Queen America in October 1949. 1950. A History teacher in than 50 years, farming prunes in 1954. He attended Yuba Mary II, in 1955. He worked He graduated from Cal Poly, India, he has been farming and peaches. He and his late College and received a Mas- as a farm laborer for one San Luis Obispo in 1956, prunes and peaches and brother Bakhtawar, donated ters degree from the Uni- year and earned a Masters majoring in aeronautical was a founding Director of the land for the Sikh Temple versity of Oregon. He taught Degree from Stanford Uni- engineering. He is currently the Sikh Temple. He sees the in Tierra Buena. Asked many at Yuba College and retired versity. He taught at Tierra involved in farming in this United States of America times to be the President of in 1993. Bob has dedicated Buena School and at Yuba area. He has served on vari- as the guiding light in the the Temple, he chooses in- his life to community af- College. He was a founding ous agricultural boards and world, leading by its exam- stead to humbly serve in the fairs, serving on numerous member of the Sikh Temple committees. ple of respect for freedom he free community kitchen boards. He is currently serv- of Yuba City and presently and humanity. at the temple for many years. ing on the Del Norte Clinics serves as a member of the Board of Directors and is a Ethnic Advisory Committee Director & Vice Chairman of California. He is grate- of the California Human ful to this Country for the Development Corporation, opportunity and freedom it helping farm workers with provided him and his family. low-cost housing, jobs and training. He feels that this Country has been good to him and he tries to show his Naranjan Kaur appreciation by being an Naranjan Kaur arrived Dr. Gulzar s. Johl Mr. Naranjan Singh Sohal involved citizen. in American in 1949. Mrs. Dr. Gulzar Johl arrived Mr. Naranjan Singh Kaur was married to Sohan in America in January 1948 Sohal was born in Burma Karm Singh Johl and Singh, the son of Punna joining his father, a success- which was then a part of his wife, Swarn Kaur Johl, Singh and Nand Kaur, long- ful farmer, who had been India. He migrated to the emigrated from India in 1951. Upon arriving, Karm Singh time residents of the com- here since 1906. Dr. Johl has U.S. to Mendota, CA in worked on his grandfather, munity. Her family farmed served this community since 1958. He moved to Yuba Tuly Singh Johl’s farm. In 1958, and she raised five children. 1961 as an eye specialist. City in 1959 and worked at he purchased his first farm. Pritam Kaur Heir came to Wilbur Ranch. He worked Over the past 52 years, Karm the United States in 1947. She very hard and purchased Singh has devoted his life to is an active member of the lo- his first Peach Ranch in farming cherries, peaches and cal community and a director 1966. He has three sons prunes. He is highly respected of the local Gurdwara. She is a and three daughters. for his community service at the kitchen in the local Sikh retired farmer. Temple. He has been retired for 8 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 the past seven years. Punjabi-American Festival 2004 9 PAHS Honors These Yuba City Pioneers on the property that now surrounds the Sacramento Metro Airport. He then moved to Sacramento where he married. In 1969, the family moved back to Yuba City and began farming peaches Joginder Singh Purewal Hardial Singh Hunji and prunes. By 1974 the Joginder Singh Purewal Mr Hardial Singh couple had two children. came to the United States Hunji came to the U.S. in In 1976 he expanded Resham S. Kajley Joginder Singh Bains in 1951. Initially, he settled 1948. He worked on farms his work and obtained in Linden, Ca. where he and eventually become Resham S. Kajley came Joginder Singh Bains a real estate license and worked as a farm laborer. He a farmer himself. He is to the United States of journey to the United in 1987, he became an purchased a farm of peaches a devout Sikh who was America, as a student on States began July 1953, insurance agent. Now at and walnuts in Yuba City in married to Kushilia, a Sept. 15, 1954. He attended in Ganesh Pur, Punjab the age of seventy he still 1965. His love of field hockey Hindu. He is instrumental Yuba College and California with a destination of San lives in Yuba City with his in India led to his pursuit in building the local Hindu State University, Chico Francisco. It started with a wife, daughter and their of promoting the sport temlple- THE SRINARAYAN where he earned his train ride to Calcutta, an air grandson. The couple’s in Yuba City. He talked to TEMPLE - The temple teaching credential. He plane ride to Hong Kong other daughter and son- several local students about was founded on March taught at St. Thomas School and finally a ship to San in-law live in Sacramento. the sport of field hockey 1, 1996 by Hardial Singh (1963); Modesto High Francisco. Bains arrived Bains is still farming and is and sensed their interest Hunji in honor of his late School (1964) and Yuba in the United States on engaged in real estate and which led him to speak to wife, Kushlia Devi Hunji. City High School (from August 3, 1953. Shortly insurance businesses in then Yuba City high School According to Hunji, she 1965 until retiring in 1997). after his arrival, he joined Yuba City. He is married to Colleen United States Army. He principal, George Zerkovich, appeared in his dream and has two wonderful spent eighteen months who gave him permission years after her death and sons. in Germany. Joining the to use school facilities to reminded him to build a “If we are to survive as a U.S. Army proved to be an practice. After several years, temple that would serve Punjabi community, we must invaluable experience, as those young men joined a as a gathering place for cultivate the art of human he was not only able to see field hockey league in the people of the Hindu faith. understanding with our much of the United States bay area. With his inspiration That dream was realized a kids, teach them wholesome but also enjoyed travels and dedication they year later, in 1996, with a 5- discipline, build character, through Europe. continue to play and travel acre land donation and $1.5 be gentle with them, and In February 1958, he all over the U.S. in the Men’s million from Hunji’s pocket nurture their strength of was discharged from the Field Hockey tournaments. along with donations spirit to shield them from Army and left Fort Hood, Taru Singh Mann He and his wife, Naranjan from a few other temple Kaur, have five children and members. For information, future shocks.” Texas for California where Taru Singh Mann eight grandchildren. contact the Sri Narayan he attended Yuba College Imigrated to the United Hindu Temple at 755-3453 and CSU, Sacramento. Once States in 1951. Along with settled in Yuba City he was farming peaches and States in 1950. Initially, he involved in rice farming, prunes, he has worked as a worked in the Stockton foreman for Wilbur Farms area but always came to of life is: Eat well, exercise, for the past 53 years. He Yuba City during harvest stay busy by setting short has assisted numerous new time in pursuit of work. term and long term goals, immigrants in establishing His wife, Harbhajan Kaur allow yourself to do things themselves in the Yuba- (pictured) joined him in you enjoy and are helpful Sutter area by helping 1956. A retired farmer, he Sukhbir Singh Rai to others around you. By them secure farm labor has farmed peaches and Sukhbir Singh Rai he working hard I hope my jobs on the Wilbur Ranch. Mr. Harbhajan Singh Takher and prunes since the 1950's. Mr. came to the U.S. on May 15, children and grandchildren He and his wife Bakhsish Mrs. Harbhajan Kaur Takher Harbhajan Singh Takher and Mrs. Takher have 3 sons 1954. 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10 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004 Punjabi-American Festival 2004 11 Thank You Sponsors Our sincere thanks to our many friends in the community who, by their gracious donations of money and in-kind products or services, are helping to spread our messages of understanding. GRAND SPONSOR ZEE TV/ComCast Cable (International T.V. Program) Wells Fargo Bank

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FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL Law Office of Shirley Paiz / Les Schwab Tire Center / Brian K. Badertscher / Novinder S. Waraich / Giani Gurdev Singh / T.S. Liquor & Food Mart Resham Kajley / Ken C. Carlsen / Amritpal Tiwana / L.A. Merchandise / Bombay Video / New Delhi Palace / Bollywood Music) Brian K. Badertscher / Punjabi Fashions / A.G. Entertainment / International Videos & Gifts / New India Market Dr Ajaypal Singh Gill / Hardial Hunji Taj Palace / Dashmesh Palace / Bombay Palace / India House & Groceries / Vicky Emporium / India Touch / Sukhwinder S. Gill, DDS TV India / Subhrang TV / Radio Geet Sangeet / Sangeet Khazana Radio / Sur SangamRadio 12 Punjabi-American Festival, 2004