Today our employee-led network REACH starts its celebration of South Asian Heritage Month. South Asian Heritage month takes place from 18 July to 17 August to recognise the traditions and contributions of people from the Indian subcontinent which is made up of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives.
People of South Asian heritage have made fundamental contributions not only to Carnival UK, ship and shore, but across every field of human endeavour, enriching our scientific and economic landscapes. The region also has a profound legacy in literature, art, music and cuisine influencing cultures globally.
This month, REACH honours those contributions and, under the banner of this year’s theme ‘Free to be Me’, is hosting activities for us all to celebrate, promote and learn about a range of expressions of South Asian Heritage, whilst coming together as part of our wider Summer of Togetherness.
What’s on…
20% off at Tap and Tandoor: Thursday 18 July to Saturday 17 August
Enjoy 20% off* at Tap and Tandoor, Westquay. Offer available on dine in and takeaway – simply show your employee ID Laminex card to redeem.
* Maximum discount of £20 per table. No limit to number of people per table, but please book in advance for large groups.Bollywood, Bhangra and Kathak dance: Wednesday 24 July, 11:30 to 13:00 in the Atrium
Join us for three short Bollywood, Bhangra and Kathak dance performances from Rakhi Sood’s School of Dance Music. Add to your diary here.Lunch and laugh: Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August, 12:00 to 13:00 in Quebec meeting room*
Bring your lunch and come and watch an episode or two of ‘Goodness Gracious Me’, a British sketch-comedy that explores the integration of Indian and British cultures. Add to your diary here.
*Except Thursday 1 August which will be in New York meeting room.Comedy and cabaret: Wednesday 14 August, 15:00 to 16:00 in the Atrium
As South Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, and Southampton Pride waits in the wings, enjoy comedy and cabaret with Asian drag artist ‘Lady Bushra’ in partnership with Spectrum. Check out this video for a look at what’s to come and add to your diary here. To support the event, Britvic, suppliers to both our Cunard and P&O Cruises ships, will join us from 14:30 to serve a selection of chilled non-alcoholic drinks.Please be aware the Bollywood cinema evening planned for Wednesday 7 August has been postponed. Look out for further communication on this in due course.
