Vaisakhi parade cancelled in Canadian city

A Vaisakhi parade which was to take place in the Canadian city of Surrey, has been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, it was reported.

In a statement, the Surrey Vaisakhi organisers said that the cancellation of the April 25 parade was a “difficult decision” and made after “extensive consultation” with health officials and other authorities, reports the Vancouver-based City News.

“It’s disappointing in the sense that we feel bad for all the people… you know, the half a million people that gather. It’s a joyous celebration,” said Moninder Singh, the lead organizer.

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