The earliest records of South Asian nationals’ presence in Haringey date back to 1801, though they have been settling in the UK for at least four centuries. SAHM celebrates their incredible contributions – both in our borough specifically and to British culture and life as a whole.
This year’s SAHM theme is ‘Roots to Routes’ and aims to encourage how South Asian heritage – including identity, migration and traditions – shapes individual and collective journeys. It emphasises the interconnectedness of culture, the diverse experiences and history within the South Asian diaspora.
There are many ways people can choose to celebrate their heritage, roots and routes too, including through art, fashion, food, music and writing.
There’s a fantastic programme of activities, talks and walks to celebrate this global event right across Haringey, with events occurring in community spaces such as arts venues, cafes and Haringey libraries.
Salaam Peace is holding an Asian Heritage Indian Premier League (IPL) 6v6 football competition at Down Lane Park this evening (Friday 18 July 2025, 7pm-9pm).
There are two guided historical walking tours exploring Turnpike Lane and South Asian heritage courtesy of Bruce Castle Museum staff on Sunday 20 July 2025 (10:30am-12noon) and Thursday 24 July 2025 (10:30am-12noon) respectively.
A community-led initiative empowering and inspiring Muslim and ethnically diverse women to take up cycling, the Haringey group of Cycle Sisters meet every Wednesday morning at 9:30am, when they ride from Lordship Recreation Ground to destinations like Finsbury Park, Markfield Park and Walthamstow Wetlands.
All rides go at a gentle, sociable pace and have a café stop, which represents an opportunity to get to know your fellow riders as well as enjoy some tea and cake!
Booking is essential for all their rides and details are posted on their WhatsApp group – email: haringey@cyclesisters.org.uk to be added to their WhatsApp group.
Artist Sunbul Akhtar is running a block printing workshop on Sunday 27 July (2pm-4pm) at Bruce Castle Museum, where attendees will design, carve and print their own stamps.
Participants will be invited to consider the iconography of their roots as well as the imagery that represents their cultural upbringing and sense of belonging.
Championing the sounds, stories and voices of South Asian creative communities, art collective Daytimers will be holding a ‘Routes to Roots Migration Mapping’ workshop at Marcus Garvey Library on Saturday 9 August (2pm-4pm).
This workshop – through collage, discussion and drawing – will provide a space to explore Haringey’s South Asian heritage and map roots/routes in the borough.
You can also check out our suggested reads for SAHM and read our timeline on South Asian heritage in Haringey.
If you are holding an event to mark South Asian Heritage Month and would like to be added to the programme, please use our online form to submit it for the events calendar.
Our listings are updated regularly, so do keep checking back for new events!
Please check with venues in advance of attending events in case of changes to listings and/or their opening times.
