Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Join the University of Birmingham’s India Institute to celebrate the ‘Spirit of Diwali’ at this lunchtime concert. Performances exclusively curated for the event by Sampad Arts include: Opening lively dhol drumming on Chancellor’s Court Indian dance performance by BBC Young Dancer 2019, Aishani Ghosh Kathak duet performance by Shyam Duttani and Tulani Kayani A contemporary … Continue reading “Spirit of Diwali Concert”
Join the India Institute and Barber Museum staff for a fun and relaxed drop-in workshop free of charge and open to all. Inspired by the exhibition ‘The Mughals’, you will transform the Barber foyer with rangoli using coloured rice, lentils and flower petals to create eye-catching designs on the floor of the iconic Barber Institute … Continue reading “Diwali Celebrations on Campus”
I remember when the UBISOC Community Iftar in the Green Heart was just an idea that we were discussing on the table in one of our meetings. That’s how it started, an idea, but who would have thought that it would be arguably one of the biggest events ever held by a student group. But … Continue reading “Community Iftar Blog by Sayf Khan”
Well what can I say? The biggest event in the ISOC’s history only just came and went the other day! The Community Iftar: over 400 people joined together to break their fast under the night sky. The feeling was one of unity and celebration. The unity of people from all walks of life and a … Continue reading “Community Iftar Blog by Rayhan Ahmed”
Why the Community Iftaar at the University at Birmingham was so special by Hamzah Ghani Ramadan has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I’ve always spent the holy month of fasting and religious observances at home. As a disclaimer, in no way, shape or form am I … Continue reading “Why the Community Iftaar at the University at Birmingham was so special by Hamzah Ghani”
The UoB Islamic Society’s Community Iftar was a huge success! Well over 400 people attended on the evening with representatives from the local area, and community officials all making appearances. This was the first ever event of its size on the Green Heart. It was also the second time that the Islamic Society had co-ordinated … Continue reading “Community Iftar – May 25th”
Exciting news, the videos from our Chinese/Lunar New Year celebrations for Spring Festival are now live! These videos can now be found on the University of Birmingham Youtube channel, and we’ve embedded them below: Long Video: Short Video: We’d like to thank Jason (Jun Zhang), Menghan Tian, Hui Liang, Mingxiang Xia and Xiaoxuan Mu once … Continue reading “Chinese/Lunar New Year Celebration Videos”
Contributed by Tanyapa Tantrasadetee (Belle) Many Thais descend from Chinese ancestors, and because of this Chinese/Lunar New Year is as well celebrated in Thailand as the Thai New Year. Streets and residential areas—especially the China Town in Bangkok—are full of decorations like the infamous red lanterns. Marketing campaigns are launched and specialized for the Chinese … Continue reading ““Xin Jia Yu Ei, Xin Ni Huad Chai” – Thailand and Chinese/Lunar New Year”
Contributed by Ning Lee (Nicolette) Lunar or Chinese New Year is a 15-day festival celebrated in many countries around the world, such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, and even the US and the UK! The festival welcomes the new year of the Lunar Calendar, which was traditionally used prior to the popularisation of the Gregorian calendar. … Continue reading “Food and Lunar New Year in Malaysia”
Contributed by Zefang Zhang (Fancy) This is my third time celebrating the Spring Festival on an island: I am from Beijing, which is a very famous city you may be familiar with in northern China. Of all the times I have celebrated the Spring Festival, this is only my third time doing so on an … Continue reading “Zefang Zhang’s (Fancy’s) “3-2-1” story on celebrating the Spring Festival”
