Yesterday I went by the Wing Luke Asian Museum and saw the Sikh Community: Over 100 Years in the Pacific Northwest exhibit. It is definitely worth a visit.

There were lots of interesting tidbits about Sikh history, and details about their religion and beliefs. There are videos showing the badass sword-swinging martial arts they do and explanations about their appearance and why they carry daggers around.

I learned that the mandatory turban that men wear shows their commitment to always be recognized and therefore to never be able to shun responsibility—which includes speaking out against injustice and fighting for the defenseless. Best of all there is a photo montage that shows step by step a Sikh man preparing for and tying up the turban so you can see what the heck is going on!

The exhibit runs through April 16 and the Wing Luke Museum is at 407 Seventh Ave S in the International District.