South Asian Heritage Month is the name given to the month-long celebration in the South Asian diaspora to celebrate the heritage of people with roots in the South Asian countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. It runs from 18 July to 17 August each year.
CONTENT TO FOLLOW SHORTLY. PLEASE VISIT AGAIN
The story of "Finding Roots & Happiness In New Contexts" (video)
Celebrating Tradition: A Journey Through Folksongs by Amita Ravikirana
Designed by Gita from Nepal, we recreated a remote Nepal village in youth clubs and the young people lived out one day from carrying wood for fire, collecting water, cooking, fashion, games, making art and crafts to sell, music and storytelling.
Beyond Skin co-managed an extensive 10 year programme connecting children and young people in Sri Lanka to Northern Ireland through music. Also curated collaborations between Sri Lankan musicians and artists from host communities in Northern Ireland. Please visit www.beyondskin.net/srilanka
Beyond Skin are working extensively with Afghan communities, especially women and girls in Afghanistan and the diaspora. Please visit www.beyondskin.net/afghanistan
We are always seeking donations to help us support girls in secret schools and women artists.
