I have attended some really cool and awesome events such as the South Asian Creative’s event, being on site at a live podcast recording and the Parliament event.
I was born and raised in the concrete heart of the Maldives, in a home where tradition lived inthe quiet details of daily life. Both sides of my family were filled with artists and storytellers,and I grew up surrounded by the hum of creativity in every corner. Art was never just a hobby;it was part […]
I am Divya Pogula, a 32-year-old from India. I am a Telugite (a language called Telugu in Andhra Pradesh – a state from South India). I am a simple girl coming from a humble background where happiness means being with a family, spending time with them. Not just in happy moments but always to be […]
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 […]
Nearly 60 and this topic has me hooked. Who are we? My colour identifies me, an Asian, yet my birth in the UK in London at a time when it was rare to find an Asian shop yet alone an Asian soul is the real me.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist who has carved a path of compassion and understanding in a field where my community’s representation has historically been limited. Growing up in a South Asian community where discussing feelings was often overlooked, I understand firsthand the challenges of seeking emotional support in such an environment. This personal experience fuels […]
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