Synopsis
A Sikh family discuss the importance of the Sikh naming ceremony.
- Programme: Being...
- Series: 1
- Episode: Sikh
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2021
- Religious Education | Sikhism | Practices | Ceremonies
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