Ahead of the the Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade, TransLink unveiled their Vaisakhi-themed bus design for this year.
TransLink collaborated with visual artist Jag Nagra, who created the artistic bus wrap.
“We’re so happy to celebrate our region’s diversity during one of the most joyous times of the year for the Sikh community,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn.
“As thousands get set to gather with friends and family during this annual event, we remain committed to providing safe and reliable transportation for everyone.”
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The colourful bus will be at the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade this weekend, the largest of its kind in the world.
“This has been a dream of mine for years; I’ve always wanted to see my artwork on a bus,” says Nagra. “Whether it’s the younger or older generations, I hope they feel a sense of true belonging and pride in their culture when they see this special bus.”
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Nagra says her artwork is inspired by the artistry of Rumala Sahibs – the ornately embroidered fabrics found in Sikh Gurdwaras. The unique wrapped bus is covered in bright orange and blue, the traditional colours of Sikhism, and also features a vibrant floral pattern.
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Bus service in Surrey will be affected tomorrow due to road closures.
Changes to bus service include:
- Routes 323 and 393 will be rerouted in Surrey for parade preparations on April 19
- Routes 323, 324, and 329 will be rerouted for the Surrey parade on April 20
There will also be extra Expo Line and Millennium Line service from 8:30am to 3pm on April 20.