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 […]
We all have stories to tell. Mine is about being ‘one of the few’. I am incredibly proud of my South Asian heritage story. I am British-Mauritian-South Asian and I was born just north of London. Growing up in the 1980s, we probably were the only Mauritian family in our non-ethnically diverse town. I […]
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 […]
at Wolverhampton Art Gallery Capturing stories of South-Asian women in the UK Workshops are open to women from a South-Asian background Writers will have the opportunity to engage with South-Asian women, capturing snapshots of their life stories and turning them into prose or poetry during craft workshops Workshops will take place at Wolverhampton Art Gallery […]
Be inspired by Manchester Museum’s new South Asian Gallery. Ceate poetry and art facilitated by South Asian creatives.
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with Kaanjj! Join us for a series of captivating events that showcase the vibrancy and talent of the South Asian community. From empowering women in cricket to exploring the role of fashion in our culture, each event promises a unique and enriching experience. Highlights: Women in Cricket: Watch a Girl’s […]
As part of the British Art Show 9 public programme, Ambassador Amarjit Nar, led a series of creative workshops with women from Wolverhampton’s South Asian communities. This year, the groups reconvened to explore the traditional techniques and patterns used in Phulkari designs. This show will include some original textiles using Phulkari designs and their stories, […]
South Asian Heritage Month literary event, featuring authors Safinah Danish Elahi, Maithreyi Karnoor, and Taha Kehar in conversation.
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 […]
Gita Ralleigh in discussion with award-winning writer Sita Brahmachari & poet Laila Sumpton for South Asian Heritage Month, 2023.
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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