Five of us, without realizing that others had also signed up, joined a tour on 1 August Friday organized by the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit and guided by WEDO Global Cultural Ambassadors. The destination was the Sikh Temple (Gurdwara Sahib). History of the Sikh Temple The Gurdwara Sahib is the only Sikh temple in Hong Kong. Built in 1901 on land allotted to the Sikh community by the British government, the temple was damaged during World War II by a Japanese bomb. It was subsequently rebuilt with donations from both local Sikh and non-Sikh communities at its current location: 371 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai. Etiquette for Visitors Visitors to the Sikh temple are expected to follow a few important guidelines: Remove shoes and socks on the ground floor and place them in the racks provided, then wash feet before entering. Cover the head at all times. Beautiful blue headscarves were kindly provided by WEDO Global and given to us as souvenirs. Dress modestly, with long pants or skirts and tops that cover the shoulders. Refrain from bringing alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco, or meat onto the temple premises.
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