‘Ayah’ refers to South Asian women and ‘Amah’ to South East Asian women who served the British in Asia and other colonies as children’s nannies, nursemaids and ladies’ maids. For the last few years Hackney Museum has been researching the stories of ayahs in Britain and in east London in particular. These pioneering women were […]
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.
Join us for a tour inspired by Birmingham’s rich industrial history. Starting at the Soho House Visitor Centre, step back in time to learn about the methods for producing different fabrics and how the clothes of the rich differed to that of the poor. Taking to the streets of Handsworth…
The BBC Radio 4 journalist and broadcaster delves into her own fascinating family history and the lives of her grandparents to tell the story of the birth of Pakistan, giving compelling insights into Empires, colonial rule, and the partition of India.
Ghar Ghar is a debut South Asian production part of Camden Fringe 2024. The story follows Maya, who returns from London to her family in Karachi, carrying not just her luggage but also a suitcase full of unresolved trauma and new insecurities.
Background My mum was born in 1978 in Scotland to an English father and a Scottish mother, while my dad was born in 1966 in Bristol to an English mother and an absent non-white father. My paternal grandmother never disclosed any details about my dad’s father, but one of her friends provided my dad with […]
Jameela Jamil talks mental health, body image, identity and navigating rage.
Subject: Join Us to Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month! Dear Wandsworth Residents, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Tiah, a textile artist and tutor at the Arty-Crafty Crescent Club, and I am delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating South Asian Heritage Month! This is a wonderful opportunity to […]
The Tape Letters project shines light on the practice of recording and sending messages on cassette tape as a mode of communication by Pakistanis who migrated and settled in the UK between 1960-1980. Tape Letters: Ashton platforms the stories of individuals and families in Ashton-under-Lyne. Opening on 21st July 2024 in Ashton Library, visitors can […]
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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