What does it mean to be a British Indian woman? The Evolution of the British Indian woman – an event which was screened at Kingston-Upon-Thames’ Rose Theatre in June 2013, explored the essence of a British Indian woman through the experiences of three branches of one family tree. A grandmother, who moved to the UK […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Be inspired by Manchester Museum’s new South Asian Gallery. Ceate poetry and art facilitated by South Asian creatives.
Eid Family Fun Day Sunday 23rd July 2023 12pm – 5pm Join us this South Asian Heritage Month for our family Eid Bazaar, with bouncy castles, stalls, food, archery, gladiators, face painting, henna activities, mascots Omar & Hanna, and more. Share your South Asian Heritage Month celebrations and views too in our especially dedicated SAHM […]
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 […]
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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