Various events will be held virtually and in-person across Manchester, starting with Whitworth Art Gallery's two-day festival, starting on the 22 July, with free events.
Saturday 22 July
Film screening 6:30-8:30pm -The Singh Twins - Jallianwala: Repression & Retribution,followed by a discussion with Dr Deana Heath author of 'Colonial Terror: Torture and State Violence in Colonial India'. Register here
Sunday 23 July
- Celebration of Bengali Folk Musical Heritage-curated by Anindita Ghosh- 12-1pm - showcases Bengali musical traditions. Additionally, a short film screening called 'Our Songs'. Register here
- Meet the South Asian Gallery team from the Manchester Museum that will open to the public in 2023, 2-3pm. Register here
- Writing workshop with Anita Sethi -12-2pm - Anita is an award-winning author of 'I Belong Here:a Journey Along the Backbone of Britain'. Writing about themes, including journeying, can bring a sense of belonging. Register here
- Poetry workshop exploring taboo topics including mental health and sex with OSCH (Our Shared Cultural Heritage). Register here. It is also a drop-in which does not require registeration. Multiple timings:
- 10-11am
- 11-12pm
- 2-3pm
- 3-4pm
Wednesday 27 July - Manchester Central Library in the Performance Space
Workshop and book launch titled 'Tangled In Terror, Uprooting Islamophobia' with Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan
2-4pm workshop -explores concepts of belonging and identity. Register here
6-7:30pm book launch. Register here
Saturday 6 August - Reset Your Mind Through Meditation
Virtual event about mindful meditation led by Captain Pratap Mehta hosted by Sheetal Jogia. For more information see the South Asian Heritage Month website
For other upcoming events see: www.racearchive.org.uk/ www.southasianheritage.org.uk/events-information