The Turban is the one thing that identifies a Sikh more than any other symbol of their faith. An edict handed down in 1699 by the 10th Sikh Guru - Gobind Singh – require Sikhs not to cut their hair.

In Sikhism, the turban is one of the five ‘kakars’—articles of faith—alongside ‘kesh’ (uncut hair and beard), ‘kangha’ (wooden comb), ‘kara’ (iron or steel bracelet ...

Additionally, Sikh youth were deported without turbans ... were deported and were not allowed to tie their turbans, returning with open hair. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh ...

Sikhs are also not an unusual sight in Hong Kong. They are easily identified by their colourful turbans and unshorn hair and beards. Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh guru - or ...