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June brings the promise of sun-drenched days – or monsoons – balmy nights and a smattering of first-class cultural happenings. Pour yourself a cup of chai, as we offer you a glimpse of the things we are loving this month.
Arrivals, Glastonbury’s first-ever South Asian space. A portal to a jungle world filled with solar punk vibes, cyborg beats, space pirates and carnivorous plants. We expect an ecstatic mix of nostalgia and futurism with DJ Ritu and other top artists. If you have missed out on tickets, catch it live on BBC iplayer.
The life and legacy of Ranjit Singh, Punjab's lion-hearted ruler from the early 1800s. The exhibition, Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King, puts on show nearly 100 artefacts, jewellery and weapons from the Sikh Empire. Seek out personal items from the royal court of one of the most famous of his 30 wives, Maharani Jind Kaur.
For the DAYTIMERS Festival, a one-day event that celebrates South Asian artistry. Come alive with family-friendly workshops, live music, DJs, radio sessions, food and plenty more at Horniman Gardens on 15th June. Catch us there serving delicious kulfis from our kulfi cart. Save the date, summon your squad.
With Cardamom Counselling, a bundle of workshops and wellbeing plans that has South Asian needs and interests at the heart. Ragini Jha hosts creative and educational events like dance workshops, custom candle making and insightful discussions. Participate and find solace in shared stories.
Jaipur Literature Festival, happening from 7th–9th June at the British Library. This cross-cultural voyage brings a mix of South Asia's literary narratives and inspirational speakers from around the world. Themes include democracy, geopolitics, the psychology of war, modern Indian cinema and far more.
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