Cultural diversity

The Gurkha Museum is supported by a thriving community of current and former Gurkhas

Stories

Battlefield bonds: sharing the heritage of Nepal and the UK’s military partnership

The Gurkha Museum's redevelopment project will celebrate the unique relationship between Nepal, the British Army and the UK.

The banner has the words Manchester Rape Crisis in the middle with other phrases and images stitched around it

A handmade banner featuring words and images of empowerment. GMRC

Projects

Exploring the life stories of South Asian women survivors of sexual violence

What will people say? was an oral history project led by Greater Manchester Rape Crisis (GMRC) in partnership with the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust.

18/03/2019

A man from a Pakistani family background on a outdoor walk, wearing hiking gear. He stands in front of a pile of logs

Naveed Bakhsh. Photo: Lawrence Scott

Blogs

‘Heritage is a bridge that connects me to my South Asian and Scottish identities’

South Asian Heritage Month grounds Naveed to his community’s past. It also makes space to talk about how to engage British South Asians with the UK’s cultural and natural heritage.

03/08/2023

Photograph of a colourful wall mural featuring a tiger

Celebrating Bengali Heritage Mural Centre for Youth and Community Development

Projects

Multi-generational project fosters sense of connectedness amongst Luton’s Bengali community

Bangladesh Youth League Luton aims to create greater understanding of Bangladeshi heritage and culture through creative activities, sharing heritage with the public and training project volunteers.

15/12/2021

A colourful banner commemorating the landing of the Empire Windrush, saying 'Docked here at Tilbury, June 22nd 1948'

Commemorative banner at Tilbury

News

Six projects celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation

To mark the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush landing in the UK, we spotlight some of the projects celebrating and saving the heritage of those who emigrated here.

22/06/2023

Children stand next to pysanka egg display for Eurovision celebrations

Children with the pysanka egg display for Eurovision. Credit: Pete Carr

News

Eurovision fever in full swing across Liverpool City Region

Thanks to £250,000 of National Lottery funding, we're supporting a host of activities as part of the Eurovision 2023 celebrations.

11/05/2023

Group of children hold books whilst looking at the camera

School children take part in the Bradford Book Project

Stories

Bradford’s diverse community heritage celebrated and shared thanks to local knowledge

£100,000 National Lottery funding was shared across eight local projects, helping them delve into the upcoming City of Culture’s fascinating heritage.

A photo of an indoor event, with a speaker talking to a seated audience

A Dig Where You Stand event

Projects

Excavating untold stories of people from diverse ethnic communities in South Yorkshire

In the Dig Where You Stand project, artists, archivists, educators and local people will work together to explore hidden histories that stretch back centuries.

08/02/2023

A group of black performers in colourful costumes at Stirling Castle

OMOS performers at Stirling Castle. Photo: Washington Gwande

Projects

Black heritage, performance and Shakespeare in Scotland

Inspired by the untold history of Black performance in Scotland, this project celebrates modern black LGBTQ+ performance and widens understanding and engagement with Black Scottish heritage.

16/03/2021

Person painting a rickshaw on display in the South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum

Rickshaw being painted as part of the South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum Manchester Museum

News

Hello Future: Manchester Museum to reopen following ambitious transformation

Supported by National Lottery players, the museum will offer visitors the chance to see never-before-displayed collections, explore unique co-curated galleries and learn about extraordinary projects and research.

16/02/2023

An archive photo of people in the 2funky Records store

An archive photo from the 2Funky Records store

Projects

Culture Hubs: Record Stores, Black Music and the Windrush Generation

2Funky Arts are documenting the role of independent record stores of black origin as cultural hubs, focusing on black, African and Caribbean experiences from the 1950s to the present day.

08/12/2022

A woman's hands holding a cassette tape. She has bangles on her wrists and is wearing a red cardigan.

For some, cassettes were a way to keep in touch Maryam Wahid

Projects

Uncovering the history of long-distance communication for migrants in Scotland

While many were using audio cassettes to listen to their favourite mixtape, for some South Asians in Scotland they were essential for communicating with their family.

25/10/2022

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