Celebrating, commemorating & educating
This year marks the 5th annual celebration of the rich cultures, histories, communities and shared cultural heritage of South Asia; it's South Asian Heritage Month.
The month-long campaign is dedicated to sharing South Asian heritage and history, and celebrating the diversity of the UK through education, arts, culture and commemoration. South Asian culture has made a significant impact on Britain in various aspects, including food, clothing, music, and words.
It’s a beautiful display of the rich and proud South Asian heritage that has blended into the British way of life, contributing to the diversity of our nation. Observing South Asian Heritage Month provides us with an excellent chance to embrace and celebrate the history and identity of British South Asians.
It’s crucial to allow people to share their own stories, and this occasion offers an opportunity to showcase what being South Asian in the 21st century entails, while also reflecting on our past and how it has shaped us.
The start and end dates show just how much of an influence Britain has had on South Asia as a whole over the last few centuries. On the 18th July 1947, King George VI gave royal assent to the Indian Independence Act, partitioning of British India and independence from British rule. And on the 17th August the Radcliffe Line was published which set out the borders between India, Pakistan and modern-day Bangladesh.

Get involved
Here's how you can get involved in celebrating and supporting South Asian Heritage Month:
- Follow South Asian Heritage Month UK on X
- Tell your story, or join in the conversation - use #SouthAsianHeritageMonth and #FreeToBeMe when posting on social media
- Join an event and learn more about South Asian cultures
- Want to get more involved? South Asian Heritage Month are looking for volunteers. Get in touch!
You can find more information and resources on the South Asian Heritage website.
About the ED&I Group

The Accord Equality Diversity & Inclusion group’s aim is to ensure every individual has the right to an equal opportunity to maximise their potential, regardless of background, and to be treated with dignity and respect. It’s a place where diversity is celebrated, and all contributions are welcomed and cherished without prejudice or judgement. It’s also a chance to collectively learn from our experiences, allowing us to remove barriers and enrich each other’s lives.
The group has a calendar of activities we'll be getting involved in across the year on a broad spectrum of topics. If you’re interested, why not get involved — email us at [email protected] or register to join online.