Hunar-e-Khalsa 2025 (ਹੁਨਰ-ਏ-ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ 2025)

The Institute of Sikh Studies NZ warmly invites all children and youth (ages 5–16) to participate in Hunar-e-Khalsa 2025 (ਹੁਨਰ-ਏ-ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ 2025), a unique platform to celebrate talent, Sikhi values, and creativity.

📅 Date: 15th & 16th November 2025
📍 Venue: 24 Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland

This two-day event is dedicated to honouring the life and sacrifice of Dhan Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the defender of human rights and religious freedom. Through a variety of competitions, participants will explore themes of courage, equality, Gurbani, and human values.

🎯 Competitions Include:

• Lecture (ਭਾਸ਼ਣ)

• Kavita (ਕਵਿਤਾ)

• Kirtan (ਕੀਰਤਨ)

• Chess (ਸ਼ਤਰੰਜ)

• Gurbani Calligraphy (ਸੁੰਦਰ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਕੈਲੀਗ੍ਰਾਫੀ)

• Creative Writing (ਰਚਨਾਤਮਕ ਲਿਖਤ)

• Tabla Solo (ਤਬਲਾ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਾ)

• Gurbani Kanth ( ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਕੰਠ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਾ )

  Age Groups:

  • 5–7 yrs, 8–10 yrs, 11–13 yrs, 14–16 yrs

  • Chess: Group A (Below 10 yrs), Group B (11–16 yrs)

    For enrolment, please click on "Get Ticket". You can register more than one participant under the same ticket.

  NOTE : 1. Each child may take part in a maximum of 3 activities.

  2. Detailed topics, time limits, and rules & regulations will be shared with you by email after the completion of the registration form. or 📑 Competition Guidelines: Click here to view/download

• Focused on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life, sacrifice, and teachings

• Encouraging children to embrace Sikh heritage, values, and talents

• Prizes, certificates, and recognition for participants

• A chance to connect with Sangat and celebrate Sikh youth talent

✨ Join us to inspire the next generation to walk the path of Sikhi with courage, creativity, and compassion.