Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Sikhism in Italy" in English language version.
face abuse and exploitation from both profit-driven agri-businesses and organised crime – labouring for pitiful wages, often without official documentation, and trapped in a system from which there is no escape.
The owners of the cheese factories state they are glad to have Sikhs as their workers because Sikhs are trustworthy and hand working.
Italy has over 200,000 Sikhs who are active members of the Italian population, which is why this city was chosen
Italy has over 200,000 Sikhs who are active members of the Italian population, which is why this city was chosen
Italy has over 200,000 Sikhs who are active members of the Italian population, which is why this city was chosen
They left Rome for Naples (though not before a trip on a steamer at Livorno which was plagued by seasickness), and also climbed Mount Vesuvius (19th), and from there went on to Bologna ...
As a result, Sikhs make up a large number of workers in many of the Mozzarella and Parmesan dairies in Northern and Central Italy. It is remarkable to think that a significant portion of these and other world famous Italian cheeses are now produced by Sikhs. The influx of diligent Sikh migrant workers has rescued the trade as many younger Italians have sought vocations away from these traditional industries.
Despite threats from bosses and fear of reprisal, 4,000 Sikhs marched through the provincial capital of Latina to protest pay and conditions. Last September, they organized another protest where representatives from Italy's largest workers' unions joined 1,500 Sikhs.
Every Sunday around 4000 people are gathering in the Gurdwara, but the number of devotees can reach around 10.000 people during the Vaisakhi, the main Sikh celebration marking the harvest festival of the Punjab region, the Punjabi New Year and the birth of the Khalsa.
The vegan diet, the cult, the traditions. Customs and symbols of the 150,000 faithful of the religion born in India who now live in the Bel Paese
That it had chosen the city of Brixia because Italy had over 200,000 Sikhs living in it with a majority in Brescia
That it had chosen the city of Brixia because Italy had over 200,000 Sikhs living in it with a majority in Brescia
That it had chosen the city of Brixia because Italy had over 200,000 Sikhs living in it with a majority in Brescia
It left the Italian cheese to be at a significantly dangerous position. What came to rescue were the Sikh immigrants from Punjab who were masters of the agricultural and cattle process.
it had chosen the city of Brixia because Italy had over 200,000 Sikhs living in the county with a majority in Brescia.
it had chosen the city of Brixia because Italy had over 200,000 Sikhs living in the county with a majority in Brescia.
it had chosen the city of Brixia because Italy had over 200,000 Sikhs living in the county with a majority in Brescia.
Today, Italy has the largest Sikh population in Europe, only second to the United Kingdom, with an estimated number of 220,000
More than 50,000 of them, mostly Sikhs, are spread across towns such as Reggio Emilia, Casina, Bergamo and Brescia
Up to 150,000 Sikhs now live there, making it the largest Sikh Community in Europe after the one in Britain
There are an estimated 200,000 Sikhs in Italy, agricultural and dairy workers forming a large part of that number. While official recognition of the religion has been slow, the community has woven itself in to the social fabric
Despite the estimated 220,000 Sikh immigrants who inhabit the Po Valley, there seems to a whiff of change in the air
Despite the estimated 220,000 Sikh immigrants who inhabit the Po Valley, there seems to a whiff of change in the air
The Indian troops won six of the 20 Victoria crosses awarded to Allied Forces in Italy
The total number of Indians in Italy has now crossed 200,000, making it the largest Indian diaspora in continental Europe and far greater than the 30,000 estimated in Spain. This Indian contingent is mainly made up of Punjabi Jat Sikhs.
Italy has 1.14 lakh Sikh population and 60 gurdwaras.
About 200,000 Sikhs live in different cities of Italy.
About 200,000 Sikhs live in different cities of Italy.
About 200,000 Sikhs live in different cities of Italy.
The UN's special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery estimated in 2018 that more than 400,000 agricultural workers in Italy risk being exploited and almost 100,000 likely face "inhumane conditions".
There are roughly 60,000 Sikhs living in the area, the second largest cluster in Italy. Roughly 800 of them work in the 2,000 dairy farms
Marco worked undercover on a farm in the area for three months, experiencing first hand how hard it is working in the fields. "The vast majority of Sikhs who live in the area work in the fields, and almost all of them work in degrading conditions. Salaries are well below the legal minimum wage, and there is violence and intimidation towards farmers who rebel.
He subsequently joined the army and during World War II, as a colonel in the Sikh Regiment, he fought in Malaya, Burma and Italy.....In 1965, the Maharaja was named ambassador to Italy, but two years later left this post to become a member of the Punjab State Assembly. He was named ambassador to the Netherlands in 1971
About 200,000 Sikhs live in different cities of Italy.
About 200,000 Sikhs live in different cities of Italy.
About 200,000 Sikhs live in different cities of Italy.
About 8,500 soldiers have given their martyrdom for the sake of freedom in our country.
There are roughly 60,000 Sikhs living in the area and roughly 800 out of them work in 2,000 dairy farms that specialize in producing mozzarella and buffalo milk
For the liberation of Italy, 5773 British-Indian Soldiers laid down their lives in Italy, of which the majority were Sikhs. Besides Forly, Sikhs also fought in Cassino, Florence, Ravana and Sangro River during World War II.
Kulwant Singh, who represented India at Munich 1972 Olympic Games, also went and settled in Italy. Kulwant won Italian National Championship with HC Bra and CUS Torino.
According to labour unions and community leaders, Italy's largely hidden community of Sikh migrant workers
of Italy's 220,000 Sikhs
On the outskirts of the capital, Punjabi-Sikhs are being forced to work in brutal conditions.
Abu Tabela joined the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1827 and in 1837, took over as the governor of Peshawar.....After the death of Hari Singh Nalwa in the battle of Jamrud (April 1837), Avitabile was named governor of Peshawar.
high-flying benefactors.
It is estimated that there are around 220,000 Sikh migrants in Italy. The community, however, has been largely invisible to native Italians. The majority of Sikhs are dairy workers, living far from the cities, and settled mainly in the farms of north and central Italy.
Manjit Singh is part of a large community of Sikhs in northern Italy who are shoring up an industry under threat of extinction
