"In her most recent work, Simran Kaur has paired her images (seen right) with short stories, compiling an inspiring and thought provoking book called Write Me a Picture. The contents of this book are striking landscapes, alongside introspective stories and poetry."

A young sikh boy sees the parade atop his fathers shoulders.

Men and women rest by the curb as they await for the procession to reach their neighbourhood.

Thousands of Sikhs gather to celebrate the marking of the Sikh New Year at the Khalsa Day Parade.

A young man displays Gatka, a Sikh martial art in the midst of the parade, as people circle around him to watch.

Participants hold hands and make space for performers in the parade.

A Sikh Man beats the Nagara (drum) to gather participants to the parade from surrounding neighbourhoods.

Toronto's annual Khalsa Day parade

February 27, 2015