South Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating history and culture

South Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating history and culture

THURSDAY, 13 JULY 2023

South Asian Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of South Asian countries, history and culture celebrated from July 18 to August 17.

It provides an opportunity to deeply appreciate and better understand the vibrant nature of South Asian Heritage, from its food, music, dance, and art. It is also a time to learn about the contributions of South Asian countries and people to the UK and the world.

It is a time to deeply understand and raise awareness of South Asian culture and history to ensure that these roots are not forgotten. Countries that make up South Asian include India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan.

South Asian Heritage Month can be celebrated in many ways. Through community events, such as festivals, cultural performances, and educational workshops which are a great way to learn about South Asian culture; and to meet people of South Asian descent. Not only does it bring communities together, it also encourages others to share their own stories and experiences relating to their South Asian heritage.

This year, South Asian Heritage Month will be celebrating the unique stories that make up this vibrant community through its ‘Stories to Tell’ theme, sharing stories and experiences which help us to understand our heritage and how it connects us to one another.

Here at Migrant Voice, we will be celebrating South Asian Heritage Month by immersing ourselves in the culture through traditional food, music, and better understanding the significance of South Asian Heritage Month.

On Tuesday 18 July between 10am - 12pm, we will be holding a coffee morning event in Birmingham to celebrate the start of South Asian Heritage Month, which will provide an opportunity to connect with others and to immerse in South Asian culture through the food, music and activities provided.

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