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Inspiring moment Sikh man is called to the Bar - wearing his traditional Sikh robes

2022-01-04 9 Dailymotion

Watch the inspiring moment a Sikh man is called to the Bar - wearing his traditional robes.<br /><br />Lovejoyt Singh, 24, was called to the Bar last month after completing the first stages of law training - and was able to wear his Sikh attire to the event.<br /><br />The future barrister was called to the Bar during a special ceremony at Temple Church, London, on November 25.<br /><br />The inspiring video shows Lovejoyt wearing traditional Sikh robes, known as Baana, as he collects his certificate - which he described "such a privilege".<br /><br />Lovejoyt, from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, said: "In this profession, you often don't see anything beyond the realms of tradition.<br /><br />"It's very rare to see someone wearing traditional robes - normally everyone just wears black suits and ties.<br /><br />"But after all these years of hard work, my community is very proud of what I have achieved so being called to the Bar in my robes is a privilege.<br /><br />"It's a victory not just for me but for all minority communities out there - I'm not saying I'm a role model, but they need to see people they can relate to.<br /><br />"I believe be the change you want to see in the world - and this is definitely a step in the right direction."<br /><br />Filmed November 25th 2021.

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