About the month
South Asian Heritage Month celebrates, commemorates and educates people on the importance of South Asians in UK history. It showcases the diversity within the UK and Manchester from the past and the present. This year’s theme is ‘Journeys of Empire’, the 50th anniversary of Idi Amin expelling Ugandan Asians and the 75th anniversary creation of West and East Pakistan and the independence of India. Many South Asians migrated to the UK to be seamen, and in the 1850s, women worked as nannies (Ayahs) looking after English colonial families. Following the war period, many South Asians filled the gap in labour in textile roles. On other occasions, natural disasters spurred migration. Many South Asians have experienced cultural differences and difficulties during these journeys, including racism.
Focus days:
- 23 July - Bhutan
- 24 July - India
- 30 July - Maldives
- 31 July - Sri Lanka
- 6 August - Afghanistan
- 7 August - Bangladesh
- 13 August - Nepal
- 14 August - Pakistan
We have collected information about prominent South Asian figures in Manchester, including those we interviewed. During this awareness month we have researched events happening with different South Asian organisations/groups and compiled volunteering opportunities and reading lists of South Asian authors and stories. Click the different icons below to find out more.
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