Members statements
Sikh community
Ingrid STITT (Western Metropolitan – Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (09:39): I had the pleasure of attending events last week to mark the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the inspired founder and first guru of Sikhism. I joined the Victorian Sikh Gurduaras Council for celebrations here in Queen’s Hall on Friday, and on Saturday I was at the Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar in Officer with the member for Pakenham and members for South-Eastern Metro Mr Tarlamis and Mr Galea. It was a day to reflect on the history of Sikhism and on the values and traditions that are synonymous with the faith. Sikhism’s principles of harmony, unity, equality and selflessness are values that we all aspire to hold here in Victoria. Thank you to Harpreet and the Siri Guru Nanak Darbar for hosting me at their celebrations and for all the work that they do in promoting harmony through emergency relief support and community environmental activities in their community.