01/01/2020
Sikh American Float 2020: “Planting Seeds of Hope”
The Sikh American Float features 69,000 roses and proudly shares a message of unconditional compassion, selfless service, and peace for all humankind.
The 2020 theme, “The Power of Hope,” celebrates optimism and hope. "Planting Seeds of Hope" draws inspiration from Bhai Ghaneya Singh Ji, a devout Sikh, who amidst adverse conditions chose to rise above the bias of race and religion to serve all of humanity equally.
In the early 1700s, his job was to serve water and dress the wounds of Sikh soldiers on the battlefield. However, he was seen giving water and caring for everyone regardless of affiliation! When asked why he was helping everyone, including the enemy soldiers, he replied that all he sees is a fellow human who is hurting.
Today, the world is facing more lines of division than ever before. However, we cannot lose hope or accept that to be the status quo! Like Bhai Ghaneya Singh Ji, we must continue to plant seeds of love, compassion, and understanding into young minds. Because having compassion for those similar to you is easy--but having unconditional compassion for those unlike you is difficult. Hope never quits!
The Sikh Float Features:
1. A large figure of Bhai Ghaneya Singh Ji
2. A diverse group of children sitting in flowers all around the float
3. Animation of a merry-go-round featured in the center of the float covered in pink and purple mums
4. A huge treehouse with slides appearing from the doorway, made in pink carnations
5. A large tree trunk made in walnut powder, lemon seeds, coffee, and coconut powder
