A Day in Punjab is an annual festival organized by Sevadar, a local non-profit group, with a mission to share and celebrate Sikh/Punjabi culture. This one-day festival creates a welcoming environment for attendees to learn, celebrate, and experience with Sikh/Punjabi communities!

At the festival’s inception, it was originally known as “Turban Day” and its main purpose was to educate the public about the unique Sikh identity by offering free turban tying. As the festival evolved, it moved from the International Fountain and into the Armory to include more performances and activities. Today, the festival programming features turban tying along with Gatka (Sikh martial arts), Bhangra & Giddha (traditional dances), live singing, dhol (drums), and poetry recitation. There is also a Sikh/Punjabi history exhibition about immigration stories, free langer seva (food), and kids’ activities!

Sevadar was originally founded by Gursharn Kaur in 2016 and was formerly called “Sikh Youth Association” (SYA). But their spirit of Seva (selfless service) has always been deeply rooted in Sikh values, creating spaces for community members to gather, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections.

A Day in Punjab is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals. Learn more about Festál (seattlecenter.com/festal).