The history of Bengal is the story of multiple interwoven threads. Celebrating the plurality of voices, culinary traditions, textiles, and music that have shaped East and West Bengal is central to our event. Our event, ‘Restitching Heritage: A Journey through Bengali Textile, Music, and Food,’ will weave together these different threads of heritage.
We aim to bring people from across the Bengali community and other communities together to celebrate the heritage and culture of Bengal. By focusing on forms of sensory heritage through food, textiles, and music, we aspire to provoke discussion on themes of identity, heritage preservation, and community.
An uplifting and colourful display created by 25 Preston-based women exploring their South Asian identity through art.
The UK Premiere of Bindu Shah’s feature-length documentary “Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey“: Embarking on a poignant journey through the landscapes of memory, Threads That Tie Us unveils the narrative of the Halari Oshwal community. In this nostalgic odyssey, the filmmaker, driven by a deep-seated connection to her roots, traverses the lands that have […]
UK Screenings of Bindu Shah’s feature-length documentary “Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey“: Embarking on a poignant journey through the landscapes of memory, Threads That Tie Us unveils the narrative of the Halari Oshwal community. In this nostalgic odyssey, the filmmaker, driven by a deep-seated connection to her roots, traverses the lands that have cradled […]
Our Bollywood Fitness class is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography and intensive workouts with upbeat music from around the world, from the latest Bollywood, Bhangra and Western music. It’s a fitness dance class that inspires participants to smile and dance while getting a great cardiovascular workout! We can run in-person or online […]
At Kedleston Hall in Derby DE22 5JH we have opened the Hall to the public for our Diwali programming . Kedleston Hall has an inextricable link with India as Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India from 1899 till 1905. He hosted the Delhi Durbar in 1903 and also collected about 1200 beautiful objects from across India, Afghanistan, Tibet , China , Japan to name a few countries. We , at the National Trust are celebrating this shared history by celebrating Diwali , Bandi Chhor Diwas – the season of light in Kedleston Hall . We have incorporated the key elements of traditional Diwali decorations! ” Rangoli” to welcome our lovely visitors; Rangoli, which has been made by crafting 100’s of marigold garlands made of wool – crafted by our lovely volunteers, the amazing ladies group from the Ramgarhia gurudwara, WI , Rock Choir and our staff members and friends ..❤️ I have also worked with a grass root level charity in Kolkatta / West Bengal who have crafted 3000 sola pith flowers for us … Sola pith is a weed that grows in the marshy areas of West Bengal . It is biodegradable and eco friendly and this craft is kept alive by the talented craftsmen and women in Bengal. It is traditionally used during Kaali Pooja in Bengal ! Big thank you to the incredible Kirat Garcha in Kolkatta who helped me source them and has worked so hard to make my vision come to life 🌺 Diwas / Diyas …they signify light – Illumination … We have had these lovely terracota light holders made by a local artist Sheena Holland , our lovely volunteers and staff and have been lovingly painted by local school children .. Never has Kedleston Hall been this adorned 🙂 …The beautiful light projections of rangoli , light , marigolds and the peacock have been installed by the amazing Derby Quad ! We are open everyday till the 19th of November from 11 am till 3 pm .Do visit us .Let us share the light .
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My dad was just a teenager when he arrived in Bradford in the 1970s. With the support of extended family he found work, learnt the language, and a few years later returned to Pakistan to marry my mum. I was born in the 80s, the second girl in a house of five children. We found […]
My name is Shaz Khan (Shahzadgai Khan). My story is very simple but my parents’ is not. I stumbled across an article that I wrote when I was 17 years old for my English A-level coursework. It was all about “Being an Asian in Modern British Society”, which is where the inspiration for this podcast […]
Recognise, respect, and reclaim our names. Come together with Pagrav Dance Company, Tooting Works and Wandsworth Council for kathak dance and rangoli workshops, performances, and more to celebrate, explore, and reclaim the stories behind our South Asian names. A chance to express yourself, feel connected to your heritage and community, and reconnect with your body. […]
Recognise, respect, and reclaim our names. Come together with Pagrav Dance Company, Home Community Cafe and Wandsworth Council for kathak dance and rangoli workshops, performances, and more to celebrate, explore, and reclaim the stories behind our South Asian names. A chance to express yourself, feel connected to your heritage and community, and reconnect with your […]
