Unless otherwise mentioned, all events take place at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery. For bookings, telephone 0116 225 4920.
Sikh Objects Explored
Wednesday 1st October
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Handling session of Sikh objects relating to the exhibition ‘The Living Guru – The Holy Sikh Scripture’. Sharing your stories
about these types of objects is always welcomed. Places limited, advanced booking advised. Not suitable for children. £1.70 for activities.
Sikh Exhibition Tour & Visit to Gurdwara
Saturday 4th October, 22nd November & 6th December
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Take a guided tour of the ‘The Living Guru – the Holy Sikh Scripture’ exhibition and visit a local Gurdwara (Sikh temple). Less suitable for younger children. £2.70 for activities.
New Walk Museum Talk: The Living Guru (part 1)
Tuesday 14th October, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Introduction to the exhibition, ‘The Living Guru – The Holy Sikh Scripture’, with Kamalroop Singh, specialist on Sikh religion, PhD candidate, University of Birmingham. All are welcome, though the talk is less suitable for children. £2.70 for activities.
Sikh Instruments
Sunday 19th October
11.00am – 4.00pm
Try out different Indian instruments similar to those on display in the exhibition ‘The Living Guru – The Holy Sikh Scripture’ under guidance of professional musicians.
£1.70 for activities.
Celebrating Sikh Heritage
Saturday 1st November
11.00am - 1.00pm, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Enjoy the richness of Sikh heritage including workshops and demonstrations such as turban tying, making chapattis and sampling Punjabi food. Suitable for all ages.
New Walk Museum Talk: The Living Guru (part 2)
Tuesday 4th November
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Sikh manuscripts and the development of literacy. With Gurinder Mann,
Leicester - based Sikh historian. All are welcome, though the talk is less suitable for children. £2.70 for activities.
New Walk Museum Talk: The Living Guru (part 3)
Tuesday 18th November
12.30pm – 1.30pm
The evolution of Sikh music. With Professor Surinder Singh, Saranda musician and Director and founder of the Raj Academy. All are welcome, though the talk is less suitable for children. £2.70 for activities.
Saturday 29th November, 5.00pm – 7.00pm
A concert of ancient Sikh music played on forgotten instruments. Musicians of the Raj Academy, London, will play and explain this musical tradition. Less suitable for young children. £4.00 for activities.
New Walk Museum Talk: The Living Guru (part 4)
Tuesday 2nd December, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
The role of the Holy Sikh Scripture in Sikh life-ceremonies and festivals. With Harleen Kaur, secondary science teacher and Mandeep S. Sehmi, PhD candidate at the University of Birmingham. All are welcome, though the talk is less suitable for children. £2.70 for activities
