大象传媒

Find out about the Sikh faith through the eyes of a young practicing Sikh called Simran (aged 11) and her family

These short films are from the original 大象传媒 series, My Life, My Religion.

Suitable for teaching KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd and 3rd Level in Scotland.

What is Sikhism? video

Eleven-year-old Simran introduces the Sikh religion and describes the key beliefs and practices in following the Sikh way of life.

What is Sikhism?

Taking Amrit. video

Two Sikh boys called Taren and Jovan join the Sikh Khalsa by taking part in the special Sikh ceremony, which is called taking Amrit.

Taking Amrit

The Five Ks of Sikhism. video

Two Sikh boys called Taran and Joven explain the five Ks that they wear as members of the Sikh Khalsa.

The Five Ks of Sikhism

The Gurdwara. video

Simran, aged 11, describes the Sikh place of worship which is called the Gurdwara.

The Gurdwara

The Guru Granth Sahib. video

Simran, aged 11, explains the importance of the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib.

The Guru Granth Sahib

The Khalsa. video

Simran, aged 11, tells the story of the founding of the Sikh Khalsa 300 years ago.

The Khalsa

The Ten Gurus. video

Simran, aged 11, explains who the Ten Gurus are and why they are important to those who follow Sikhism.

The Ten Gurus

Vaisakhi. video

Simran, aged 11, takes us to the Vaisakhi celebrations and parade in her hometown of Birmingham.

Vaisakhi

Life as a young Sikh girl. video

A young British Sikh introduces herself, her family and some of the main beliefs of her religion.

Life as a young Sikh girl
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