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In this spirit, Sikh women and men maintain five articles of faith, popularly known as the five Ks. These are: kes long, uncut hair , kara steel bracelet , kanga wooden comb , kirpan small sword and kachera soldier-shorts. Although little historical evidence exists to explain why these particular articles were chosen, the 5 Ks continue provide the community with a collective identity, binding together individuals on the basis of a shared belief and practice.
As I understand, Sikhs cherish these articles of faith as gifts from their gurus. Turbans are an important part of the Sikh identity. Both women and men may wear turbans. Like the articles of faith, Sikhs regard their turbans as gifts given by their beloved gurus, and its meaning is deeply personal. The Sikh gurus adopted the turban , in part, to remind Sikhs that all humans are sovereign, royal and ultimately equal. After British colonizers in India seized power of Punjab in , where a majority of the Sikh community was based, Sikhs began migrating to various regions controlled by the British Empire , including Southeast Asia, East Africa and the United Kingdom itself.
Based on what was available to them, Sikhs played various roles in these communities, including military service, agricultural work and railway construction. They began experiencing discrimination immediately upon their arrival.
For instance, the first race riot targeting Sikhs took place in Bellingham, Washington, in Angry mobs of white men rounded up Sikh laborers , beat them up and forced them to leave town. The discrimination continued over the years. It was a time when 52 American diplomats and citizens were taken captive in Iran and tension between the two countries was high.
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