Sri Hemkunt Foundation, NY

• Orange County Zonal - Sri Hemkunt Speech Competition
• Sri Hemkmunt Foundation Western Region Keertan Darbaar, San Jose

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Sri Hemkunt Foundation:

Sri Hemkunt Foundation Speech Competition:

The mission of Sri Hemkunt Foundation International Symposium is to encourage children (6-25 years old) to learn the different aspects of Sikh history and to present their thoughts in a coherent and consistent fashion. The younger children will read books that present various aspects from Sikh history whereas the older children will read books that talk about Sikh philosophy.

Participation in this event helps the children gain a deeper knowledge about their religion and at the same time teaches them skills in public speaking and develops their confidence in talking in front of large audiences.

There are three levels of the competition

1. Center level (Khalsa School is one of the centers)
2. Zonal level (Silicon Valley is one of the 15 International zones)
3. International level (Winner from each zone participates here)

Winners of each level go on to compete at the next level of the competition. Typically the first two places go on from Center level to Zonal level, but more will go depeneding on the actual participation. Only the first placed Zonal contestant goes on to the International competition.

This years International competition will be held in Washington DC first week of August 2013

Competition Dates:

Center Level Competition at Sikh Gurdwara San Jose

• Was held on Saturday May 11th, 2013

Zonal Level Competition

• Was held on Saturday June 1st, 2013 for Groups 1, 2, & 3
• Group 4 will be held on Saturday June 22nd, 2013

International Level Competition

• Will be held August 1st to 4th, 2013 in Washington D.C.