Burns Night at The Gurkha Museum returns once again. Gurkhas have a long history and affiliation with Scotland and Scottish Regiments. From the storming at the Heights of Dargai, where the Gurkhas and the Gordon Highlanders fought together on the North West Frontier to Brigadier General Bruce’s famous visit to the Isle of Skye, the bonds that […]
We welcome you to a screening of an Indian queer family drama KUCH SAPNEY APNE that has won multiple awards and is a heartwarming film about relationships, that is sure to light up your festivities.
As the saying goes, “Like mother, like daughter.” In the case of creative talents, this couldn’t be more true. The influence of a mother’s creativity can leave a lasting impact on her children, shaping their own artistic endeavours and passions. In this journal I explore the profound impact my mother’s creative legacy has influenced me and how Sohavi was truly born. Roots to routes explores my late mothers life journey from birth in Kenya to India as a teenager and eventually returning to Kenya in her 20’s , to marry my father Sardar Tirlochan Singh Dhamu, to emigrate to London from Nairobi in October 1973 and live out the rest of her life. Despite experiencing loss and trauma, she endured difficulties n her younger years and made the best of her life in my fathers trusting hand, he led her to a new life in London.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in Ealing, London, came alive with colour, rhythm, and creativity as visitors gathered to mark this year’s South Asian Heritage Month theme, Roots to Routes. Pitzhanger’s special Thursday Late event offered a vibrant mix of food, conversation, dance, and art, creating a space for communities to connect and celebrate. A highlight […]
Wednesday 13 August 2025 | 5.30pm – 8.30pm Hugh Aston Building, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE2 7BY Join us for our profession wide South Asian Heritage Month event in collaboration with: Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) British Pharmaceutical Students Association (BPSA) Female Pharmacy Leaders Network (FPLN) Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) Pharmacy Technicians of […]
Join us for a special online session exploring South Asia collections across the University of London. To mark South Asian Heritage Month, this collaboration between librarians and archivists from Senate House Library, King’s College London Archives and Special Collections and SOAS Library will give you a series of introductions to each library’s collections relating to […]
Come join us at Damsel Collective for a powerful evening of storytelling, dialogue, and reflection as we explore the history, identity, and direction of the Bangali community. This special event—part of South Asian Heritage Month—delves deep into the lived experiences of Bangali people, from migration and memories to activism and artistry. “Roots to Routes” charts the journey from ancestral […]
From the villages of India’s roadside café to the heart of London, get ready to learn, cook and taste grandma’s recipes!
From the villages of India’s roadside café to the heart of London, get ready to learn, cook and taste grandma’s recipes!
I was born and raised in the concrete heart of the Maldives, in a home where tradition lived inthe quiet details of daily life. Both sides of my family were filled with artists and storytellers,and I grew up surrounded by the hum of creativity in every corner. Art was never just a hobby;it was part […]
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