South Asian Heritage Month (18 July to 17 August each year) commemorates, marks and celebrates South Asian cultures, histories, and communities.
Bury Mela
The Bury Mela takes place from noon on Saturday 15 July at Openshaw Park with a great line up of entertainment, stalls and family funfair.
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What the month means
South Asian culture has made a significant impact on Britain in various aspects, such as food, clothing, music, words, and the overall ambiance of our towns and cities.
South Asia is made up of the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, each one of which has been hugely impacted by its relationship with Britain,
A large number of our residents having links to the region. In the 2021 census, 10.6% of Bury residents identified their ethnic group within the ‘Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh’ category which includes people from South Asia.