A Photographic Essay: Sikh Appreciation Night @ the Sacramento Kings

Editor’s Note: The Sacramento Kings hosted a “Sikh Community Appreciation” themed event during the Kings vs. Timberwolves game on Sunday, April 13. The pre-game and half-time performances celebrated Vaisakhi, the birth of Sikhism, with traditional Punjabi dances to highlight the Sikh community and culture. Photographer Preston Merchant covered the event and was gracious enough to share some of his photos with The Aerogram. The Kings beat the Timberwolves 106-103.

SikhApprecationNight-6354-merchantDance troupe Majajana waits to take the court for their pre-game performance.

SikhApprecationNight-6562-merchantBhangra troupe Ankhiley Gabroo backstage before their performance.

SikhApprecationNight-6653-merchantDance troupe Majajana gets ready back stage.

SikhApprecationNight-6887-merchantBhangra troupe Ankhiley Gabroo backstage before their performance.

SikhApprecationNight-7000-merchantBhangra troupe Ankhiley Gabroo performs during halftime.

SikhApprecationNight-7041-merchantMembers of Bhangra troupe Ankhiley Gabroo perform during halftime.

SikhApprecationNight-7069-merchantBhangra troupe Ankhiley Gabroo are ushered off the court after their halftime performance.

Fans of the Sacramento Kings enjoy Sikh Appreciation Night.Fans enjoy a night of basketball and Sikh culture as the Kings face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

 

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Preston Merchant is working on “Indiaworld,” a photography book about the global Indian diaspora. He divides his time between New York and the San Francisco Bay Area and teaches at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @PrestonMerchant.

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