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South Asian Heritage Month:18 July to 17 August

18/07/2025
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As a vibrant and diverse institution, we are committed to celebrating the voices that shape our community and inspire future generations. Between 18 July to 17 August, the University is proud to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, recognising the rich cultural contributions and diverse histories of South Asian communities. 

South Asian Heritage Month 2025 Theme: Roots to Routes

From Roots to Routes celebrates the vibrant journeys of South Asian communities, honouring where we come from and how far we’ve travelled. It’s a tribute to the deep cultural roots that ground us, and the diverse routes we’ve taken across generations, continents, and identities. Through stories, food, music, and memories, we explore how heritage shapes who we are today. This month is an invitation to reconnect, reflect, and rejoice in the richness of South Asian traditions, while embracing the evolving paths that continue to inspire and unite us all.

Event highlights 
Event Date and time How to join

Online Panel discussion: Leading with Legacy 

with Professor Prashant Pillai, Shila Malhotra and Kelly Goodwin

 Monday 21 July, 1pm-2pm

 

Contact D.Anson@wlv.ac.uk to be sent the Teams invite 

Community Window Display Craft & Conservation 

in MI024, Alan Turning Building, City Campus 

 Tuesday 22 July, 12pm-2pm No booking required - just turn up

Zine Workshop 

in the Harrison library, City Campus

The workshop invites students and staff to explore self-expression and storytelling through the art of zine-making, with a focus on South Asian identity and heritage.

 Wednesday 23 July, 12pm-2pm  No booking required  - just turn up

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2025 in Wolverhampton with a vibrant programme of free events from 18 July to 17 August, themed Roots to Routes. 

Enjoy storytelling, dance workshops, exhibitions, and film screenings at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, including Bend It Like Beckham with a pre-show event, and the Pravās documentary on Gujarati migration. 

Don’t miss the Return to Sender performances at the Black Country Living Museum, or the cultural takeover at Wolverhampton Art Gallery on 19 July.

Discover, connect, and celebrate the rich heritage of South Asian communities across the city.

For more information, contributions, or to share your story, contact: g.m.staffnetwork@wlv.ac.uk 
Further activities will resume in September and October, aligning with the return of more students and staff to campus. 

For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.

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