Jagjit Singh, general secretary of Middlesbrough’s Sikh Temple, said: "Nagar Kirtan is celebrated by Sikh communities around the world as a powerful expression of faith, unity and cultural heritage.

The Sikh faith and culture was celebrated Saturday as tens of thousands of people filled the streets in Calgary's northeast for the 19th annual Nagar Kirtan Parade.

Nagar Kirtan 2025 took place in Middlesbrough (Image: Origins Media) One of Teesside's most colourful celebrations saw hundreds gather in the sunshine for the Sikh Nagar Kirtan 2025.