The Gur Sikh Temple National Historic Site and Sikh Heritage Museum, established in 1911, is a significant cultural landmark located in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. Originally built by Sikh migrants from 1908-1911, the site was designated as a national historic site of Canada in 2002, with the Sikh Heritage Museum founded in 2011 during the centennial celebrations.
This unique institution serves as a testament to the pride, vision, and steadfastness of the migrant Sikh community at the turn of the last century. The museum showcases various exhibits on topics such as the Ghadar Revolution, Sikh feminism, the Komagata Maru incident, and the Sikh festival of Hola Mohallah, offering visitors an exclusive look into the historic events and stories that have shaped the community to this day.
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