How do you say "Sikh" in ASL? If you aren't American, how do you talk about your culture?

Question

Title says it basically. I'm HOH and learning ASL. I've watched about 5 10 minute long "religious" ASL videos and most, if not all of them, explained how to say words like "christ", "bible" and "holy ghost" along with dozens of Christian denominations but nothing in regards to Sikhi, or any other Dharmic religions, or even my culture (Punjabi). Any ideas on where to find signs related to Sikhi or Punjabi culture? Should I learn the IPSL (Indian Pakistani Sign Language) words and use those? If you're from a culture that isn't American, how do you talk about it in ASL?

Answer 1

The sign I have seen in use is the same as the sign for TURBAN. You can view this sign at this website:

https://www.handspeak.com/word/search/index.php?id=2710

I suggest that you make acquaintance with deaf persons who follow this particular religion and you can learn the signs in use among practitioners of this religion. In my experience there isn't widespread knowledge within the deaf community of this eastern religions but I am sure their are small pockets of individuals within the community who are practitioners and would have the ability to talk about the practices and beliefs within this system of religion.

Regards

Bill