South Asian Heritage Month seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities. It first took place in 2020, and runs from 18th July to 17th August each year.
The purpose of the month is to understand the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia.
You can find out more about South Asian Heritage Month 2025 here: southasianheritage.org.uk/south-asian-heritage-month/2025-sahm-theme/Roots to Routes
This year, the theme for South Asian Heritage Month is 'Roots to Routes', exploring the rich journey of growth, and the evolving connections we make through generations. Each of us carries a unique story shaped by our roots and the routes travelled to get to where we are. This year, the invitation is to reflect on your journey, whether from ancestral origins to the paths you’ve taken, or something much more recent, and how these experiences shape your identity today.
With this in mind, we're thrilled to bring you some information from the many amazing community groups across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside who are marking South Asian Heritage Month with activities or events of their own.
Rochdale Events and Activities
| Organisation | Event Information | Date/Time | Location |
| Joint Rochdale Event with Living Well, Rochdale Town Hall and BACP Rochdale | Rochdale South Asian Heritage Festival Join a host of local organisations for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of South Asian culture, heritage and community in the heart of Rochdale! Enjoy a full day of live performances, music, dance, poetry and more (Performances from 2:30pm). Find out more: southasianheritage.org.uk/events/rochdale-south-asian-heritage-festival-2025/ | Thursday 7 August 2025, 11am to 4pm | Rochdale Town Hall |
Tameside Events and Activities
| Organisation | Event Information | Date/Time | Location |
| Shree Bharatiya Mandal, Indian Association Tameside | Community Connections Event - join SBM to explore our journeys from our home country to Tameside! | Wednesday 23 July 2025, 11:30am to 2pm | Shree Bharatiya Mandal, Indian Association Tameside, 103 Union Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8JN |
| Khush Amdid | Community Connections Event | Monday 4 August 2025, 11am to 1pm | 4C Community Centre, Taunton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 9DR |
Get involved
If you are a group or organisation with South Asian culture why not use this month to share your story with the world? It is a great opportunity to celebrate and showcase the rich cultural heritage of South Asia and come together to appreciate the beautiful stories and traditions of those with South Asian heritage.
The South Asian Heritage Trust have a fabulous toolkit to help you decide on what to plan, and how to come together to celebrate. Find out more: southasianheritage.org.uk/south-asian-heritage-month/sahm-toolkit-2025/