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Sikh Youth Symposium

Punjabi School Bothell proudly presents the Sikh Youth Symposium — a platform for our students to explore Sikh history, values, and heritage through public speaking.

Date

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Time

10:00 AM

Venue

Main Hall, Gurudwara Sahib

👉 Important Information

• The Symposium is open to all children ages 6–22, even if they are not enrolled in Punjabi School Bothell.
• Students may present their speech in either English or Punjabi.
• Language choice does NOT impact scoring or results in any way.
• Students are encouraged to choose the language they are most comfortable with.
• Registration is $25 per participant.
• All registration proceeds go to the Sikh Youth Alliance of North America (SYANA), the organization hosting the Symposium.

This Event Has Concluded

The Sikh Youth Symposium took place on March 7, 2026. Thank you to all who participated!

Guidelines and materials are available below for reference.

Learn More at SYANA

Symposium Guidelines & Materials

Group 1

Ages 6–8 (Born 2017–2019)

Time allotted: 5 minutes

Book: My Guru's Blessings Book 6

By: S. Daljeet Singh

Download Book (English) Group 1 Guidelines

Group 2

Ages 9–10 (Born 2015–2016)

Time allotted: 6 minutes

Book: The Warrior Princess 2

By: S. Harjit Singh

Download Book Group 2 Guidelines

Group 3

Ages 11–13 (Born 2012–2014)

Time allotted: 7 minutes

Book: Teaching Sikh Heritage to The Youth

By: Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh

Download Book Group 3 Guidelines

Group 4

Ages 14–17 (Born 2008–2011)

Time allotted: 8 minutes

Book: The Message of Gurbani – Anand

By: Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh

Download Book Group 4 Guidelines

Group 5

Ages 16–22 (Born 2003–2009)

Theme-based presentation

Theme: Guru's View of a Just World

ਬੇਗਮਪੁਰਾ ਸਹਰ ਕੋ ਨਾਉ (Begumpura Sehar Ko Naon)

No book assigned

Group 5 Guidelines

Note on Age Overlap

16 & 17 year old youth have the freedom to participate in either Group 4 or Group 5.

Registration for this event has closed.

Path Forward for Participants

Through the Symposium, participants learn about Sikh history and way of life, practice public speaking before a large gathering at the Gurudwara Sahib, and get an opportunity to represent talented Sikh youth at higher stages — helping prepare future leaders in the community.

Local

Present your speech at our Punjabi School Bothell chapter in the Main Hall of Gurudwara Sahib, gaining confidence speaking before a large Sangat gathering.

Zonal / Regional

Outstanding participants advance to represent our chapter at the zonal level, joining Sikh youth from other SYANA chapters across the region.

International

Top participants are invited to the annual SYANA International Symposium, representing talented Sikh youth alongside peers from across North America.

It's about deepening your connection to Sikh heritage, building public speaking skills, and preparing the next generation of community leaders.

Learn more at SYANA