Sasaa
What does Sasaa stand for?
South Asian Students and Alies
What is Diwali commonly known as?
The festival of Lights.
What is the name of the Vaisakhi parade?
Nagar Kirtan.
What do most South Asian People drink in the morning?
Chaa
What is the capital of India?
Delhi
What is the goal of Sasaa?
To provide a space for south asian students and allies to connect.
Around what time of the year is Diwali celebrated?
October/November
Around what time of the year is Vaisakhi celebrated?
Who is considered the goat of the Punjabi music industry?
Sidhu moose wala/Diljit Dosanjh
Where is the Golden Temple located?
Amritsar, Punjab
When was Sasaa founded?
2022/4 years ago
What is an another name for Diwali?
Bandi Chhor Divas.
What group of people are known to celebrate Vaisakhi?
Sikhs.
What is the most common meal found in an indian household?
Dal and Roti.
Which famous landmark is located in Nepal?
Mount Everest.
Who are the presidents of Sasaa?
Avtaj B. and Parneet G.
What oil is poured in Divas?
Mustard Oil.
What is the main purpose of the Nagar Kirtan?
To bring teachings and the presence of Guru ji directly in to the community.
When did the Pakistan and Punjab partition occur?
1947
What are the 4 parts of Punjab?
Malwa, Majha, Doaba and Puadh
What is Sasaa's most popular event?
Vaisakhi.
Why is Diwali celebrated?
Hindus celebrate it for Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and Goddess Lakshmani, while sikhs celebrate it for Guru Hargobind's release alongside 52 prisoners.
Why is Vaisakhi Celebrated?
Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi as the anniversary of the Khalsa, created when Guru Gobind Singh chose the Panj Pyare.
What percentage of Canada is South Asian?
10%/3.8 million
How many countries share a border with India?
7. Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan.