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Sangam Festival: A Celebration of South Asian Heritage, is a local festival that offers an exciting range of events and projects to the community and is set to return for its second year this summer.
After past success, the Sangam Festival is returning this Summer with special community events and a diverse program of events.
Communities Together is a Huddersfield-based social enterprise that runs the festival. This year the festival will run from 18 July to 17 August 2022, which links in with the South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM).
Festival events include venue-based, outdoor and digital activities. The expanse of activities explores and celebrates South Asian heritage, arts and culture linking in with film, music, and dance through themed walks, family events, talks, workshops and oral history projects.
The festival will have its official opening at the Piazza in Huddersfield on 16 July. Elmer, the iconic children’s book character will also make an appearance. On Sunday 17 July, the Sangam Mela – previously known as the Kirklees Mela – will return to Greenhead Park, which will include rides, stalls food and music for all to enjoy.
Sangam Festival works in partnership with other community organisations. A special project resulting from these partnerships includes a documentary film entitled A Quest for Roti.
The documentary commemorates the 75th anniversary of Partition. The film explores the journeys made by families of South Asian heritage and includes a local perspective by focusing on families who came to live in Kirklees from the 1960s onwards.
“Delighted”
Qaisar Mahmood, CEO of Communities Together and Radio Sangam, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing Sangam Festival back to Kirklees for the second year and look forward to seeing lots of people getting involved with the many exciting events and special projects we have planned.
“A huge thank you to all our cultural partners who have worked with us to develop such a varied programme of events for all to enjoy, and of course our funders – Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund for their financial support. We look forward to seeing you all in the summer.”
For more information please visit our dedicated festival website at https://www.sangamfestival.co.uk or follow us on our festival socials.
Check out our up coming events
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ONLINE: Open Mic Night with Sharena Lee Satti
Take part in our Open Mic Night from the comfort of your own home. Wherever you are in the world, join us for an evening of poetry, stories and spoken word. Hosted by Sharena Lee Satti.
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Children's Art School Family Craft Session (11 August)
A free drop-in family craft session, themed around South Asian animals and heritage. Delivered by the Children’s Art School.
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Qawwali in the Courtyard
A performance of classical Qawwali music and song, in a style dating back to the 13th century and inspired by Sufi traditions in the magical setting of the LBT courtyard.
at Lawrence Batley Theatre
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The Radio Sangam Podcast
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Events
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ONLINE: Open Mic Night with Sharena Lee Satti
Take part in our Open Mic Night from the comfort of your own home. Wherever you are in the world, join us for an evening of poetry, stories and spoken word. Hosted by Sharena Lee Satti.
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Children's Art School Family Craft Session (11 August)
A free drop-in family craft session, themed around South Asian animals and heritage. Delivered by the Children’s Art School.
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Qawwali in the Courtyard
A performance of classical Qawwali music and song, in a style dating back to the 13th century and inspired by Sufi traditions in the magical setting of the LBT courtyard.
at Lawrence Batley Theatre -
Colours of Asia – Story Walks with Balbir Singh Dance Company (11 August)
One of five unique free Story Walks in Kirklees parks, designed for Sangam Festival by Balbir Singh Dance Company. Outdoor events, dress for the weather.
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In Conversation with Dr Sairish Hussain
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ONLINE: Singing workshop – Sacred Music from South India
Enjoy sacred music from the southern part of India, which is mostly sung in temples during festivals and events. Learn a musical piece on Elephant Lord, Ganesha, based on western music scales.
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Colours of Asia – Story Walks with Balbir Singh Dance Company (12 August)
One of five unique free Story Walks in Kirklees parks, designed for Sangam Festival by Balbir Singh Dance Company. Outdoor events, dress for the weather.
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WORKSHOP: Silk Scarf Painting (Bagshaw)
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Norman Park Family Day
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Children's Art School Family Craft Session (13 August)
A free drop-in family craft session, themed around South Asian animals and heritage. Delivered by the Children’s Art School.
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