Hiranya’s debut album, Frangipani & Daisy Chains, grew from her experience of race and identity following the 2016 Brexit vote. At turns tender, at turns fierce, she explores migration, colonialism and lineage. Part personal nostalgia, part history lesson; it contemplates belonging through the plants that are rooted in England and Sri Lanka’s folk traditions. The musical […]
This is a documentary which has been created as a result of a research project which was done by a team in University of Liverpool and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The project looked at the town of Chandannagar located at the heritage rich Hooghly belt in West Bengal. The purpose of […]
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 […]
Join us for a vibrant performance event for all the family, celebrating the exquisite traditional art of Indian and Persian miniature painting.
St Albans Museum & Gallery 3 Aug 2023 at 11:00am Drop in, Free Sessions run 11.00 -12.30 and 1.30 – 15.00 All ages are welcome to take part, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This South Asian Heritage Month, we’ll be exploring and celebrating the vibrant colours, patterns and stories which […]
Join Eastside Community Heritage for a screening of our film Kamal Chunchie, followed by an exhibition and panel discussion inspired by Kamal Chunchie’s legacy. Discover the hidden history behind City Hall’s address and the inspiring work of The Coloured Men’s Institute, founded by Kamal Chunchie to support diverse families living and working in post WWI, […]
Come and experience the art of wearing a sari (or saree) desi style!
Join us at the RPS London office on 8 August to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month! We are excited to again be hosting our annual profession wide South Asian Heritage Month celebration event in collaboration with: Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) British Pharmaceutical Students Association (BPSA) Female Pharmacy Leaders Network (FPLN) Pharmacy Technicians of […]
Join the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia project and Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery as we explore the heritage of South Asia through maps and satellite imagery. This is a drop-in session that both adults and kids can enjoy, with crafts and activities as well vibrant discussion on all things archaeology and heritage in […]
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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