As the saying goes, “Like mother, like daughter.” In the case of creative talents, this couldn’t be more true. The influence of a mother’s creativity can leave a lasting impact on her children, shaping their own artistic endeavours and passions. In this journal I explore the profound impact my mother’s creative legacy has influenced me and how Sohavi was truly born. Roots to routes explores my late mothers life journey from birth in Kenya to India as a teenager and eventually returning to Kenya in her 20’s , to marry my father Sardar Tirlochan Singh Dhamu, to emigrate to London from Nairobi in October 1973 and live out the rest of her life. Despite experiencing loss and trauma, she endured difficulties n her younger years and made the best of her life in my fathers trusting hand, he led her to a new life in London.
As part of South Asian Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight the contributions of South Asian colleagues to South Wales Police. This Heritage Facts Series highlights the legacy, impact, and ongoing influence of South Asian communities within our force. 1. Breaking Barriers 2. A Legacy of Public Service 3. Building Bridges: Champions of Community Trust 4. Local Legacy 5. […]
Saree is a traditional garment from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a long piece of unstitched fabric, typically 5 to 9 yards long, that is draped over the body in various styles. It’s a versatile garment, worn by women in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The saree is more than just clothing or […]
Wednesday 13 August 2025 | 5.30pm – 8.30pm Hugh Aston Building, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE2 7BY Join us for our profession wide South Asian Heritage Month event in collaboration with: Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) British Pharmaceutical Students Association (BPSA) Female Pharmacy Leaders Network (FPLN) Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) Pharmacy Technicians of […]
Join us for a special online session exploring South Asia collections across the University of London. To mark South Asian Heritage Month, this collaboration between librarians and archivists from Senate House Library, King’s College London Archives and Special Collections and SOAS Library will give you a series of introductions to each library’s collections relating to […]
From the villages of India’s roadside café to the heart of London, get ready to learn, cook and taste grandma’s recipes!
From the villages of India’s roadside café to the heart of London, get ready to learn, cook and taste grandma’s recipes!
Join our family fun day featuring community performances, stalls and activities celebrating South Asian heritage and culture.
My Roots to Routes story started with my parent’s partition story. A different one from the one we’ve all heard about, the division of the Punjab, and the formation of India, and East and West Pakistan. My story is of the line drawn in Sindh, the line that separated the people of the Gujarat, from […]
Growing up in in Bristol and now based in Windsor, I was captivated by motorsport—its roaring engines, split-second decisions, and the unyielding pursuit of perfection.
South Asian Heritage Month dates changed to "July" from 2026 — Learn more here →
