Relax with a masala chai and let the rhythm of words immerse you to a night of poetic mehfil draped in tasty fabrics and resham. Leading poets will take the mic and transport you to a night of lyrical encounters inspired by Bangla artists and culture.
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A vibrant celebration of Bangladeshi heritage. Whether you have roots in Bangladesh or simply wish to experience its rich culture, join us for a day full of everything from a presentation by Sisters in Islam Youth Club exploring the experiences of the first generation of Bangladeshi’s who came to Enfield following the 1960s, a special […]
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.
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 […]
The first of the Trust’s projects is the South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM), which first took place in 2020 and runs from the 18th of July to the 17th of August each year.
SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities.
It seeks to understand the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia.
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