For the first time ever in
India, Sikh couples walked down a ramp in a couple
contest in Ludhiana.
Donning both exquisite
traditional and western outfits, around 170 couples
participated in the contest titled Guru Sikh Couple
Contest out whom ten contestants were chosen as the
best.
Gurpreet Singh, one of the
organisers of the contest, said the purpose of the
event was to send out a message to the younger
generation to keep their cultural values intact
while professing modernity.
"Sikh Gurus teach that
Sikhism is always modern. We organized this event to
teach our young generation. The participants are all
religious couples and they showed their talents,"
said Gurpreet Singh.
The contestants said it was
tough to reach the final stage of the contest.
"The competition was very
tough. Most of the couples are very intelligent. I
can''t believe that I have reached this stage. But
we worked really hard," said Kurinder Pal Singh, the
first runner up of the contest.
Showcasing the rich
heritage of Sikhs added colour to the event.
