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Gurkha Cup 2022 sees the presence of thousands of community members

Organised by Nepali community organization Tamu Dhee UK, the 20th edition of Gurkha Cup was organised on July 3 at the Queen’s Avenue Sports Ground in Aldershot. Considered to be one of the biggest football events for the South Asian Community in the UK, this year saw the attendance and participation of thousands of current […]

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2022 Sufi Festival to be held in Glasgow later this month

Image by sufifestival.org The 2022 Sufi Festival is coming to Glasgow this month in what is termed as a deep dive ‘into the art and culture of Sufism, from music, poetry and theatre, to art and craft, storytelling, and ritual ceremonies of devotion’.  Set to take place on the 23rd and 24th of July across The

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South Asian Heritage Month 2022 set to kickstart with many events across the UK

Image by South Asian Heritage Month The third year of South Asian Heritage month revolves around the theme of ‘Journeys of Empire’. Set to take place from 18 July to 17 August this year, the website urges ‘everyone to organize their own events’ and celebrate South Asian culture, community and diversity in the UK. According

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The 11th annual English Curry Awards reveals finalists

Finalists are now revealed for the 11th English Curry Awards, established to celebrate Asian talent across the UK’s Curry Industry. The awards will be a celebration of the top Asian curry professionals and businesses with the finalist shortlist being determined by public vote. The renowned black-tie awards ceremony will take place on 22nd August 2022

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The Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022 announce its top contenders

Finalists for the Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022 are now shortlisted after public nominations.  Asian restaurants, takeaways and food establishments across Wales will be recognised being the best in the industry. The evening will reward hard-working individuals who promote Asian cuisine and connect communities through food and culture. The night will showcase the creativity, taste and

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Sangam festival returns to Kirklees with exciting events and programs

A celebration of South Asian Heritage will return to Kirklees this summer with an exciting programme of events and special community projects. Sangam festival, which is run by Huddersfield-based social enterprise Communities Together, will run from 18 July – 17 August 2022 and will coincide with South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). The diverse programme of events

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People thoroughly enjoy annual multi-cultural event – Glasgow Mela 2022

Despite the gloomy weather, more than 20,000 people stepped out of their homes to attend the Glasgow Mela held at Kelvingrove Park on Sunday, 26 June. The event was marked by some eye-catching performances by local artists and performers, with attendees including people from across Scotland who came together to celebrate the city’s annual celebration

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Preston Eid Family Fun Fair and Food Festival returns for a second year

Image by eidfunfair.co.uk A family funfair which was first organized in Preston in 2021 is making a comeback this year. The event, which successfully raised £77,000 for charity last year, will be organised on 16 July at Kingsfold Avenue. The day will be filled with many fun events and activities for attendees to take advantage of. These

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Khushi Patel from the UK wins Miss India Worldwide 2022

A biomedical student from the United Kingdom has won the longest running Indian pageant contest outside the country – Miss India Worldwide 2022. Khushi Patel was declared the winner, while Vaidehi Dongre from the US became the first runner up and Shrutika Mane came next as the second runner up. The pageant, which took place on

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The winners of the London Curry Awards 2022 are revealed

The Holiday Inn Brentford played host to The London Curry Awards 2022, which was a celebration of local businesses, where winners are a true reflection of quality and customer service, as they are chosen by members of the general public. The awards held on Monday June 20, recognised the hard work, determination, impeccable service and

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