Personal Reflections, Hidden Histories, and the Road Ahead My journey into the field of preserving South Asian and Muslim heritage in Scotland was not planned, it began with a question that I often pondered and reflected on, which my then teenage son asked: “Why are we in Scotland?” I did not realise then how deeply […]
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 […]
Free Intergenerational music workshop for the South Asian community. Join performance artist Krishna Istha and their mum Geetha for a workshop exploring South Asian heritage, music, and personal stories. The workshop will involve a mixture of sharing stories, listening to music, and creative writing. This free intergenerational workshop for adults creates space for creativity and connection between older and […]
Come join us at Damsel Collective for a powerful evening of storytelling, dialogue, and reflection as we explore the history, identity, and direction of the Bangali community. This special event—part of South Asian Heritage Month—delves deep into the lived experiences of Bangali people, from migration and memories to activism and artistry. “Roots to Routes” charts the journey from ancestral […]
Step into the heart of India without leaving London. Named the UK’s Number One City Walking Tour by The Times and The Sunday Times, Immersive India Tour is a vibrant celebration of culture, identity, and community. Led by award-nominated tour guide Vaishali Patel, this three-hour experience takes you on a sensory journey through North London’s […]
Join us at West Yorkshire History Centre, Wakefield, on Saturday 19th July to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. There will be a chance to explore archive collections, look behind-the-scenes, enjoy free family crafts and snacks, and share your stories! Plus see objects from Wakefield Museums and Castles and […]
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Hello and welcome to my story. My name is Inshirah Kishwar Sakhawat Russell. You can call me Inshra. I’m a Bangladeshi-born British person who has been living in London for the last 20 years. My roots are in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and the richness of culture and values those 19 years of living there with my […]
My dad was just a teenager when he arrived in Bradford in the 1970s. With the support of extended family he found work, learnt the language, and a few years later returned to Pakistan to marry my mum. I was born in the 80s, the second girl in a house of five children. We found […]
Did you know that during WW2, nearly 2.5 million personnel from the British Indian Army were deployed to help protect Britain at its time of need? A special Muslim contingent called ‘Force K6’ was a Mule Transport Corps a part of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) from the British Indian Army (BIA). […]
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