“भाषा केवल शब्दों का संग्रह नहीं होती, यह हमारी संस्कृति, हमारी यादों और हमारी पहचान को आगे बढ़ाने का माध्यम होती है।” (Language is not just a collection of words; it is a way of carrying our culture, memories, and identity forward.) Every family has stories, traditions, and memories that connect generations. For me, one […]
❤️ Threads of Unity ❤️ A joyful afternoon of music, dance, fashion, culture, food, and friendship as we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2026 together. 📍 Millennium Gallery, Sheffield 📅 Saturday 25 July 2026 🕛 12:30 pm onwards 🎟️ Free RSVP: https://bit.ly/sheffieldsahm26 Bring your family and friends—we’d love to see you there ! Open for […]
A community‑led celebration of heritage, storytelling, and shared space As part of our commitment to South East Asian Heritage Month, Valence House is proud to open our doors for an afternoon of conversation, creativity, and cultural exchange. This event continues our ongoing collaboration with members of Lajna Imaillah, who will be sharing personal objects, stories, and reflections […]
Artists impression of Scotland’s First BIA Memorial Colourful Heritage, a charity based in Scotland were granted planning permission by Glasgow City Council in December 2022 to construct Scotland’s first British Indian Army (BIA) memorial within the grounds of the iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow. In August 2023, the ‘Memorial Brick Laying Ceremony’ was held […]
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Join the conversation on keeping South Asian boys safe and supported in their communities!
SWAS Presents Safeguarding and South Asian Boys
What is happening for boys in South Asian families – in relationships, in services and in systems❓
The experiences. The challenges. The possibilities.
It’s time⏰
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🪞Reflect.
➡️Take Action.
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On a quiet street in Glasgow’s Govanhill in the 1960s, long before vibrant shopfronts lit up Cathcart Road, bolts of fabric lay stacked neatly in a modest family home with silks that shimmered, cottons that comforted, and colours that carried stories across continents. At the heart of it all was a woman with vision, […]
“A good journalist doesn’t always play friendly – in fact, they mostly don’t” Chunkyz Shisha Lounge is home away from home for Jihad, Rashid and Asif, a space where community whispers are heard, jokes are shared, and new hustles are born. When aspiring journalist Jihad wins the chance to make his own documentary, he sets out […]
“A good journalist doesn’t always play friendly – in fact, they mostly don’t” Chunkyz Shisha Lounge is home away from home for Jihad, Rashid and Asif, a space where community whispers are heard, jokes are shared, and new hustles are born. When aspiring journalist Jihad wins the chance to make his own documentary, he sets out […]
“A good journalist doesn’t always play friendly – in fact, they mostly don’t” Chunkyz Shisha Lounge is home away from home for Jihad, Rashid and Asif, a space where community whispers are heard, jokes are shared, and new hustles are born. When aspiring journalist Jihad wins the chance to make his own documentary, he sets out […]
Making Heritage Visible via Projects, Partnerships, and Public Impact The year 2026 feels both like a milestone and a moment for quiet reflection. Ten years ago, when I began my journey with Colourful Heritage as Project Officer, I could not have imagined the depth, richness, and emotional resonance of the stories that would unfold before […]
