Relax with a masala chai and let the rhythm of words immerse you to a night of poetic mehfil draped in tasty fabrics and resham. Leading poets will take the mic and transport you to a night of lyrical encounters inspired by Bangla artists and culture.
Join us for a tour inspired by Birmingham’s rich industrial history. Starting at the Soho House Visitor Centre, step back in time to learn about the methods for producing different fabrics and how the clothes of the rich differed to that of the poor. Taking to the streets of Handsworth…
The BBC Radio 4 journalist and broadcaster delves into her own fascinating family history and the lives of her grandparents to tell the story of the birth of Pakistan, giving compelling insights into Empires, colonial rule, and the partition of India.
Hannah Kumari’s hit solo-show about football and identity returns to The King’s Head Theatre in Islington for South Asian Heritage Month. 1997 is a confusing time for 14 year old Lizzie. Her mum’s from India, her Dad says he’s Scottish, but she was born here, in England. Rugby to be specific. And all she really […]
Ghar Ghar is a debut South Asian production part of Camden Fringe 2024. The story follows Maya, who returns from London to her family in Karachi, carrying not just her luggage but also a suitcase full of unresolved trauma and new insecurities.
Kent Saheli Group (KSG), a charity based in Kent, celebrated Teeyan with 700 women attending at Fort Gardens, Gravesend on Sunday 21 July 2024. Teeyan, also known as ‘Teej’ or ‘Teeyan Da Mela,’ is a traditional festival that celebrates the monsoon season and women’s sisterhood. Women from various parts of the UK gathered to celebrate […]
Jameela Jamil talks mental health, body image, identity and navigating rage.
As we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with the theme ‘Free to Be Me’, I reflect on my unique journey and the challenges I’ve overcome as a South Asian woman. Growing up, there was an expectation that I would pursue a traditional career in engineering, medicine, law, or accountancy. While I did study engineering initially, […]
An uplifting and colourful display created by 25 Preston-based women exploring their South Asian identity through art.
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 […]
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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