Hastings streets will be flooded with colour as a centuries old tradition is celebrated in the inaugural Hastings Sikh Parade.
An integral part of Sikh culture, the parade held next Saturday celebrates the birth of Guru Gobind Singh, one of India's most revered spiritual leaders.
The fact this was the first year the parade would be held was very special, New Zealand Sikh Society Hastings secretary Baljit Singh said, as it was the 350th anniversary of the Guru's birthday.
"The Sikh parade is part of the Sikh culture and brings peace, happiness, and sharing," he said.
"This parade is held all over the world . . . and we would like to bring this to the Hastings community."