Spirit of Diwali Concert

Join the University of Birmingham’s India Institute to celebrate the ‘Spirit of Diwali’ at this lunchtime concert. Performances exclusively curated for the event by Sampad Arts include: Opening lively dhol drumming on Chancellor’s Court Indian dance performance by BBC Young Dancer 2019, Aishani Ghosh Kathak duet performance by Shyam Duttani and Tulani Kayani A contemporary … Continue reading “Spirit of Diwali Concert”

15 October 2019 by

Diwali Celebrations on Campus

Join the India Institute and Barber Museum staff for a fun and relaxed drop-in workshop free of charge and open to all. Inspired by the exhibition ‘The Mughals’, you will transform the Barber foyer with rangoli using  coloured rice, lentils and flower petals to create eye-catching designs on the floor of the iconic Barber Institute … Continue reading “Diwali Celebrations on Campus”

15 October 2019 by

Why the Community Iftaar at the University at Birmingham was so special by Hamzah Ghani

Why the Community Iftaar at the University at Birmingham was so special by Hamzah Ghani Ramadan has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I’ve always spent the holy month of fasting and religious observances at home. As a disclaimer, in no way, shape or form am I … Continue reading “Why the Community Iftaar at the University at Birmingham was so special by Hamzah Ghani”

29 July 2019 by

Community Iftar – May 25th

The UoB Islamic Society’s Community Iftar was a huge success! Well over 400 people attended on the evening with representatives from the local area, and community officials all making appearances. This was the first ever event of its size on the Green Heart. It was also the second time that the Islamic Society had co-ordinated … Continue reading “Community Iftar – May 25th”

30 May 2019 by

“Xin Jia Yu Ei, Xin Ni Huad Chai” – Thailand and Chinese/Lunar New Year

Contributed by Tanyapa Tantrasadetee (Belle) Many Thais descend from Chinese ancestors, and because of this Chinese/Lunar New Year is as well celebrated in Thailand as the Thai New Year. Streets and residential areas—especially the China Town in Bangkok—are full of decorations like the infamous red lanterns. Marketing campaigns are launched and specialized for the Chinese … Continue reading ““Xin Jia Yu Ei, Xin Ni Huad Chai” – Thailand and Chinese/Lunar New Year”

7 February 2019 by

Zefang Zhang’s (Fancy’s) “3-2-1” story on celebrating the Spring Festival

Contributed by Zefang Zhang (Fancy) This is my third time celebrating the Spring Festival on an island: I am from Beijing, which is a very famous city you may be familiar with in northern China. Of all the times I have celebrated the Spring Festival, this is only my third time doing so on an … Continue reading “Zefang Zhang’s (Fancy’s) “3-2-1” story on celebrating the Spring Festival”

4 February 2019 by