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Italian Sikhs and locals set up a new Sikh soldiers' memorial in Lusara
The memorial recalls the sacrifices made by the brave soldiers of the Punjab Regiment of the 8th Indian Regiment in the war against Germany.
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Prabhjot Paul Singh - Sat, 25, Apr 2026
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Sikh community in Lusara / Pictures by Prithipal Singh
A new memorial to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice by Sikh soldiers who fought for Italy against Germany in the Second World War and helped liberate Italy was set up at Lusara.
The memorial recalls the sacrifices made by the brave soldiers of the Punjab Regiment of the 8th Indian Regiment in the war against Germany. The memorial has been jointly set up by the Lusara Municipality in coordination with the local chapter of the Association of Italian Freedom Fighters and the Association of World Sikh Shaheed Soldiers Military Commemoration Committee.
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The memorial event was well attended as members of the Indian diplomatic corps in Italy were also invited, says Prithipal Singh of the World Sikh Soldiers Commemoration Committee.
He says that several parts of Italy are now dotted with special memorials of Sikh soldiers who made supreme sacrifices in the liberation of Italy from Germany.
Meanwhile, a section of the Sikh community in Northern Italy organised a massive event to celebrate and mark the birth anniversary of the Khalsa.
An impressive Nagar Kirtan procession, reflecting the birth and growth of Khalsa since the 10th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh, spearheaded the concept of saint-soldier, was organised in a befitting and elegant manner at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Morena, in the city of Morena and the district of Turin in the province of Al Sandria.
Tastefully decorated procession dedicated to the day of the birth of the Khalsa started after the conclusion of Sri Akhand Path and took to the streets of Morena as the devout not only swept the streets en route but also continued to recite holy hymns from Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Leading the procession were the “Panj Piaras," who were followed by a flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the sacred Sri Guru Granth Sahib, followed by members of the Sikh community from various parts of Northern Italy. They were joined by music and Gatka groups, who gave an excellent display of the Sikh martial art.
Several community kitchens were organised en route, where a large number of locals joined and greeted their Sikh brethren on their special day. The procession, after completing its route, returned and concluded at the gurdwara, where a special congregation was organised.
Recitation of holy hymns and some Dhadhi vaars highlighting the Sikh history enthralled the audience. The celebrations were organised and supervised by a management committee led by Sardar Daljit Singh, president of the Gurdwara Committee, and other committee members. At the end of the Nagar Kirtan, President Daljit Singh and other committee members felicitated the dignitaries and guests from outside, including the mayor of Morena city and mayors of nearby municipalities or communes, the police, carabiners, and local police with shields and sherpas.
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