South Asian Heritage Month
South Asian Heritage Month takes place from mid-July to mid-August and has been celebrated in the UK since 2019.
This year, we are proud to present a programme of events exploring the history and culture of our South Asian community. The theme for 2025 is” Roots to Routes”.
Our programme includes theatre, music and dance as well as heritage walks, film screenings and a celebration of South Asian food traditions.
What's on
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- Filmed over the course of seven years, this documentary shows the resilience and sisterhood of three Hijra women.
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- July Women is a documentary-style film set in Bangladesh during the 2024 July uprising and student protest movement.
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- Based on events, debut follows Dipa forced into marriage in England, escaping abuse, returning to Bangladesh to fight for freedom.
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- Join us for a special double-bill screening of One Day in Whitechapel and Sandstorm, directed by Seemab Gul.
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- After Eight tells the story of Satpal Ram, uncovering a landmark British miscarriage of justice and the global campaign that secured his release.
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- Join Us for Bengali Singing Classes
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- Join us for Bengali singing classes - all abilities welcomed
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- Join Us for Bengali Singing Classes
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- Join Us for Bengali Singing Classes
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- Join us for an inspiring and uplifting evening that brings together music, conversation, and community.
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- 10 standup comedians, with headliner Shazia Mirza!
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- Uncover the City's hidden architecture of empire — from East India Company power to the Bengal trade that fuelled Britain's wealth.
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- An evening of Bengali music, poetry with Dhamail, a participatory, colourful, celebratory dance embracing community
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- A fascinating walk with information and images of Bengali lascars footprints in Tower Hamlets.
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- This walking conversation will tell stories of the East India Company and British Empire in the East India Dock area.
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- The heritage walk explores tea and empire, covering the doorsteps of City of London and Tower Hamlets.