This photography exhibition by Shadow+Light is the culmination of 10+ years of work and travels across India. Showcasing the beauty and diversity of this vibrant, mysterious and grandiose country. Experience India through their lens.
Discover more about Turnpike Lane and South Asian Heritage with Deborah Hedgecock (Curator of Bruce Castle Museum). This will be a guided walk with Deborah in and around Turnpike Lane, looking at places, personal stories and events as we explore our local South Asian Heritage and community history. (This walk complements a brief introduction to the […]
“Free to Be Me”: A Panel Discussion to Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month in Islington. Come join us at Islington Town Hall with the Mayor of Islington, Cllr Anjna Khurana for an engaging panel discussion to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month! The theme of South Asian Heritage Month this year is ‘Free to be Me’ and the panel discussion will […]
Select students from University of the Art London have work in display in a poster exhibition to celebrate this years theme of South Asian Heritage month ‘Free To Be Me’ at the London College of Communcations’ Typo Cafe. Individual descriptions of each person work and their artist statement can be found on the UAL Arts […]
Women in Journalism would love you to join us at our celebration of South Asian Heritage month.
Hosted at ITN we will be holding a panel discussion chaired by the legendary writer and broadcaster Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and her guests will include journalists and commentators Ash Sarkar, Anita Bhagwandas, and Poorna Bell who will be discussing their careers and the current media landscape . Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments, snacks and a fascinating discussion.
We will be exploring the SAHM 2024 theme of ‘Free to Be Me’ as we celebrate key trailblazers who have become game-changers for the UK’s burgeoning South Asian LGBTQ scene. Delve into the personal journeys of activists who continue to shape Brown Queer narratives in Britain. With limited tickets available, ensure you join us to highlight the powerful and intersectional narratives of South Asian queer women who have proudly led from the front and forged new paths!
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.
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 […]
Tara Theatre creates innovative, politically charged theatre harnessing the power of co-creation. Our work explores the complexities of our world through a South Asian lens, championing South Asian voices and artists, identifying new narratives, new ideas and new forms.
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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