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  Gurmat Sangīt Darbār 2006 - Chicago

The Gurmat Sangit Darbar which is being held on Saturday, 26 August and Sunday, 27 August 2006, at the Palatine Gurduara sahib in the Chicago area, is a tribute to the Guru tradition. It is also an opportunity for select kirtanias from across North America to present their skills and share the gift of gurbani with the Sangat. It will provide a venue and a unique opportunity for the Sangat to listen to, learn about and contribute to the propagation of this spiritual art form.

Come and be moved by the legacy that has shaped the Sikh religious tradition for over five centuries. In addition to kirtan performed according to proper rag format, there will be instrument displays set up. a hands on workshop on the appreciation of Gurmat Sangit will be presented. It will definitely be a unique event, one that you don’t want to miss!

The whole event will be webcast live on www.gurmatsangeetproject.com

Detailed Schedule

Saturday, 26 August 2006 at Palatine Gurduara Sahib

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshop – Gurmat Sangit Appreciation
3:00 pm.- 5:00 pm Local Youth
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm Introductory Remarks
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Amrit Kaur, Mehr Kaur & Jaspreet Singh
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Lakhpreet Kaur, Paramveer Singh & Sirjaut Kaur
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Rupinder Singh, Nampreet Singh & Jaswinder Singh
7:15 pm - 8:00 pm Manmeet Singh, Amarpreet Singh & Satpreet Singh
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Giani Dyal Singh Ji
9:30 pm Samapti & Guru-ka-langar

Sunday, 27 August 2006 at Palatine Gurduara Sahib

7:00 am - 7:30 am Simran
7:30 am - 9:25 am Asa-ki-Var by Bhai Kanwarpal Singh
9:25 am - 9:30 am Introductory Remarks
9:30 am - 9:50 am Amrit Kaur, Mehr Kaur & Jaspreet Singh
9:50 am -10:20 am Manmeet Singh, Amarpreet Singh & Satpreet Singh
10:20 am -10:50 am Rupinder Singh, Nampreet Singh & Jaswinder Singh
10:50 am -11:45 am Giani Dyal Singh Ji
11:45 am - 12:00 pm Sanman
12:00 pm - 12:25 pm Visiting Ragi Jatha
12:25 pm - 1:00 pm Ardas & Samapti

For accommodation assistance please contact Kulwant Singh Hundal of Palatine Gurduara Sahib at (H) 630-932-0268, (cell) 630-995-0670 and kshundal1@aol.com.

For general information on the program please contact Sarbpreet Singh (sarbpreet@comcast.net).

Sponsored By Sikh Religious Society, Palatine, IL 60067