Global Arts Kingston

Global Arts Kingston International Women’s Day at Kingston Museum

On Friday 8th March, Global Arts Kingston  – which aims to create, develop and deliver inter-generation and multicultural events within the local communities of Kingston-Upon-Thames  – celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging women heroes. Through music, poetry, and special guests speakers Rita Kakati Shah, founder of Uma, and ITV chef Parveen Ashraf, it was a thought-provoking and emotional evening, amplified by inspirational women. 

The Age of Her

.”..as Asian women, at which point does our age become the barrier against individualism?..” 

Tackling the age stereotypes, read the latest feature, The Age of Her, in The Asian Today.

Originally published here

 

 

The Evolution of the British Indian Woman

What does it mean to be a British Indian woman? The Evolution of the British Indian Woman  – an event which was screened at Kingston-Upon-Thames’ Rose Theatre in June 2013, explored the essence of a British Indian woman through the experiences of three branches of one family tree. A grandmother, who moved to the UK 30 years ago with aspirations of a new future; her daughter, a business woman, wife and mother; and a granddaughter, a British born Indian who documented her personal journey in India to explore the thread that interweaves within each generation.. Read all about it here