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What\u2019s Hola Mahalla? \u00a0It\u2019s a Sikh festival that usually occurs in March after the Hindu festival of color, Holi.<\/div>\n
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According to BBC Religion, it started as \u201ca day for Sikhs to practise their military exercises and hold mock battles.\u201d<\/div>\n
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But today, \u201cSikhs celebrate by watching and partaking in martial arts parades, led by the nishan sahibs of the Gurdwaras. These are followed by poetry readings and music.\u201d<\/div>\n

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The Huffington Post <\/a>has some great photos, (the top photograph came from the Post). You can read more about the festival here.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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