The Turban is the one thing that identifies a Sikh more than any other symbol of their faith. An edict handed down in 1699 by the 10th Sikh Guru - Gobind Singh – require Sikhs not to cut their hair.

"For myself, being the first turban-wearing Sikh to troop the colour and to be part of the escort it is a really high honour for myself, and hopefully for everyone else as well. "My mum was crying ...

Sydney based Amar Singh, who founded Turbans4Australia, advocates for riders' freedom to wear the turban instead of a traffic helmet, along with fighting discrimination meted out to Sikhs.