Roots to Routes: Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month at NTU

Published: 14/07/2025

From Friday 18 July to Sunday 17 August, we’re inviting you to take part in South Asian Heritage Month 2025 – a celebration of the cultures, traditions, and contributions of South Asian communities in the UK and around the world.

This year’s theme, ‘Roots to Routes’, explores where we come from, how we move through the world, and where we’re going. It’s a chance to reflect on heritage, identity, and the journeys that shape who we are.

Whether through food, language, art or music, South Asian Heritage Month is a chance to learn, connect, and celebrate our rich and diverse community.

South Asian Heritage Month 25: Roots to Routes — South Asian Heritage Month: Roots to Routes

What’s on?

Community Picnics

Tuesday 22 July, 12–2pm – meet at City Global Lounge
Thursday 24 July, 12–2pm – meet at Clifton Global Lounge

Join us for a relaxing picnic at City Campus and Clifton Campus to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. Enjoy delicious food, catch up with friends, and take part in games and music inspired by South Asian cultures.

South Asian Heritage Month Mini Exhibition

Wednesday 6–Thursday 7 August
Newton building, City Campus

Drop by our EDI exhibition to explore the stories, traditions and lived experiences of South Asian communities and learn how this heritage shapes life at NTU today.

Get involved with the Boots South Asian Mela

Thursday 14 August, 11 am–3 pm
Boots Support Office, 1 Thane Road West, Beeston, NG90 1BS

Boots is hosting a South Asian Mela on at its Beeston office and they’re inviting NTU students to take part.

They’re looking for volunteers to showcase fashion, art, poetry or literature from South Asian cultures and are particularly interested in showcasing items from:

Afghanistan
Bhutan
Maldives
Nepal
Sri Lanka.

Take part in this fun and inspiring event to celebrate South Asian culture and share your creativity. Email the EDI team to get involved.

Learn more

Explore the history of South Asian Heritage Month and discover stories, resources and reflections on our EDI SharePoint site.

Let’s come together to celebrate identity, honour journeys and share the heritage that helps shape our NTU community.