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The
www.sikhs.nl is an independent internet based resource which
provides extensive information about Sikhism (Het Sikhisme, Sikh
religion) and the Sikhs in Dutch, Spanish, French and other European
languages.
The website was
built with the grace of God by some youngsters (who later formed Sikh
Society, Netherlands) and were in one way or the other affected and
troubled by the lack of awareness about Sikhism among the Dutch
population at the time due to which many Sikhs were mistaken to be
followers or linked to Taliban after the 9/11 incident in the US. (Which
is of-course completely and utterly false).
At the time there
were already 1000's of website about Sikhism on the internet but not a
single website about Sikhism in Dutch (nederlands). The first difficulty
which we faced was to have enough information about Sikhism translated
into Dutch. This task was achieved with the help of some Dutch Sikhs and
non-Sikh Dutch friends /volunteers who were very kind to offer their
help. By June 2002 there was this first website in Dutch made online!
The site is
maintained by some Sikh Society, Netherlands with the help of lot Sikh
and non-Sikh Dutch volunteers who have been constantly helping us with
translating material from English to Dutch and other European languages.
Furthermore, it gives
information on Sikh history, current affairs and upcoming events. Only
this main page is available in English. If you follow a link from the
top, you will be directed to the Dutch version, but you can choose a
language of your choice from the language dropdown option provided on
the top.
Sikh Society,
Netherlands as such is a non-partisan, non-political human development
organization which works closely with other organizations and
Gurudwara's, on issues of common interest to Sikhs and other minorities
and focuses on issues of awareness through education and well-being of
the whole of humankind as stated in the Sikh Daily prayer - "Sarbat Daa
Bhalla (Welfare for all)
If you need more
information about Sikhism or have any question please do not hesitate to
get in touch with us. We appreciate your suggestions or questions
concerning Sikhi or any other related topic.
Sikh Society, Netherlands
Mail :
SikhsInHolland@gmail.com
Website : WWW.SIKHS.NL
Tel :
+31- (0)622157488
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