In Ohio, the Sikh community passes traditions to the next generation
The Sikh community in Ohio is actively passing down its traditions to the next generation while navigating dual identities. Families gather at gurdwaras to participate in services that emphasize equality and community values. Through cultural practices like turban-tying workshops, the community fosters pride in Sikh identity among children.
- ▪The Sikh faith originated in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century and has spread globally.
- ▪Ohio's Sikh community has grown to nearly 10 gurdwaras since establishing its first in the 1980s.
- ▪Turban-tying classes are held to help children learn about their Sikh heritage and express their faith.
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The Picture Show In Ohio, the Sikh community passes traditions to the next generation June 6, 20265:00 AM ET By Akash Pamarthy , NPR Staff Agam Singh Brar, 7, plays with Kermit the Frog alongside his cousins behind his grandfather at their home in Twinsburg, Ohio. Agam's father moved to the United States several years ago seeking better opportunities, raising his children in a space where two worlds meet: American life outside the home and Sikh values within it. Through play, imagination and family connections, these children navigate dual identities, embracing their heritage while engaging with the world around them, balancing tradition and modernity in a uniquely American Sikh experience.
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