Osho Jain Live in UK Tour

Osho Jain Known for his poetic songwriting and emotionally rich soundscapes, Osho Jain’s music explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery with a quiet honesty that lingers. With a growing catalogue spanning an album, multiple EPs, and a series of evocative singles, he has built a deep connection with listeners who find themselves reflected in […]
Part 2: A Decade of Discovery at Colourful Heritage in Scotland

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 […]
Scotland’s South Asian Fabric Shops

A Story of Female Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and Community The rich tapestry of Scotland’s cultural landscape is woven with the vibrant threads of its South Asian community. Among one of the many most significant contributions of this community are the uncelebrated South Asian fabric shops in Glasgow, primarily run by women mainly in the Southside Govanhill […]
𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

We welcome you to a screening of an Indian queer family drama KUCH SAPNEY APNE that has won multiple awards and is a heartwarming film about relationships, that is sure to light up your festivities.
I Inherited her Light, A tribute to my mothers creative legacy.

As the saying goes, “Like mother, like daughter.” In the case of creative talents, this couldn’t be more true. The influence of a mother’s creativity can leave a lasting impact on her children, shaping their own artistic endeavours and passions. In this journal I explore the profound impact my mother’s creative legacy has influenced me and how Sohavi was truly born. Roots to routes explores my late mothers life journey from birth in Kenya to India as a teenager and eventually returning to Kenya in her 20’s , to marry my father Sardar Tirlochan Singh Dhamu, to emigrate to London from Nairobi in October 1973 and live out the rest of her life. Despite experiencing loss and trauma, she endured difficulties n her younger years and made the best of her life in my fathers trusting hand, he led her to a new life in London.
Map Stories

To highlight the amazing heritage and archaeology of India and Pakistan as well as encourage conversation, the MAHSA project is running a free, family friendly open day. There will be map based activities for kids, an AR sand box and small exhibits on maps and archaeology. Please join us at The Women’s Museum in Barking, a new museum embedded in the community and celebrating the stories and heritage of women.
Learn Punjabi Cooking with Bal • Thali 3
From the villages of India’s roadside café to the heart of London, get ready to learn, cook and taste grandma’s recipes!
Learn Punjabi Cooking with Bal • Thali 4
From the villages of India’s roadside café to the heart of London, get ready to learn, cook and taste grandma’s recipes!
Where are you from? No, where are you really from?

Where are you from? No, where are you really from? Whether or not we trace our families from South Asia, British people deserve a better understanding of our shared past, and opportunities to explore and recognise the complexities and contractions of empire. Careless or wilful amnesia has allowed the British migration narrative to begin in […]
Immersive India: UK’s No.1 City Walking Tour

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 […]
South Asian Heritage Month dates changed to "July" from 2026 — Learn more here →