• Short Summary

    Sikhs celebrate the 500 the anniversary of their prophet Guru Nanak in New Delhi.

  • Description

    Sikh Anniversary - The 500 the of their prophet. New Delhi, India.

    Top shot The "Panj Pyares" (The Five Holy Men) walking ahead of procession. GV Float coming towards camera. On float is man banging drum with two sticks. GV Elephants towards camera. Top shot Two young Sikhs displaying "Gatka" a traditional fight with six foot long bamboo sticks. CU Men riding camels. SV Pan float past camera. Top S. Men riding decorated horses. GV Massed crowd as main and last float moves along amongst crowd. This float carries the "Granth Sahib" (The holy book of Sikhs).

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    2235.24
    Media URN:
    57641
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathe
    Issue Date:
    11/12/1969
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:43:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:37:58:00 / 01:38:41:00
    Canister:
    69/100

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