South Asian Heritage Month
1 to 31 July 2026

Yoga on the last day

On the final day of South Asian Heritage Month, join us in celebrating Yoga – an ancient practice that originated in India and has inspired millions around the world.More than just physical exercise, yoga promotes balance, mindfulness and overall wellbeing for people of all ages and backgrounds.Let’s come together to honour this timeless South Asian […]

Echoes of the Himalayas

Echoes of the Himalayas – Himalayan music and storytelling event

An intimate evening of Himalayan acoustic music, storytelling, and connection, created and performed by Himachali vocalist Sia Sharma.

A Rhyme That Carried My Heritage Across Generations

“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 – 2026

Threads of Unity - SAHM 2026

❤️ 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 […]

Through Our Eyes

Join us at Brig Cafe for Through Our Eyes, a free, three-day mixed media group exhibition running during South Asian Heritage Month. Over 20 artists. Diverse backgrounds. One shared theme: Unity in Diversity.  Painting, collage, film, poetry, essays, ceramics, textiles, and more – all under one roof, all free to attend. Rooted in South Asian […]

Bhajans And Bollywood

A musical Journey celebrating the beauty of South asian heritage through heartfelt Bhajans and timeless Bollywood classics.

South Asian Heritage Month Run Event

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with a 5-6km run 🏃‍♀️ RUN. LEARN. CELEBRATE 🌏 Join us for a special edition of The Goodsyard Run Club, hosted by Run of a Kind, as we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with a unique 5-6k social run through Birmingham We’ll explore the rich culture, stories and influence of Birmingham’s South Asian communities […]

Unity in Diversity: The National Flowers of South Asia

South Asian Heritage Month 2026 celebrates the theme “Unity in Diversity”. This theme invites us to explore what unites us across our differences: shared values, intertwined histories, and a common commitment to community and belonging, while celebrating the beauty and strength that diversity brings.

The Forgotten Army: Unity in Diversity

This year’s South Asian Heritage Month theme is powerfully reflected in the service of 2.5 million Indian soldiers who volunteered for the British Indian Army during the Second World War. As the largest volunteer force in history, they came from many faiths and ethnic backgrounds across the Indian subcontinent.

Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale of India

Sarojini Naidu was an early 20th century poet and prominent leader in India’s struggle for independence, as well as an advocate for social justice and women’s rights.