A festival celebrating the contribution and innovation made by South Asians in Britain to the culture and life of the country since the 1950s. Exhibition; film festival; a concert; and workshops - the festival is curated by Kuljit Bhamra, Shakila Taranum Maan and Ammy Phull of the Southall Story in collaboration with Dr. Jerri Daboo, University of Exeter, UK. With the support of the Arts and Humanities Research Council, UK; the Asian Arts Agency, UK; the British Council in India; and the University of Exeter, UK

Exhibition
The Southall Story
The exhibition celebrates the West London town of Southall which has been a place of migration for many different communities particularly from the South Asian diaspora. Panels, photographs and audio-visual material will present the art forms including music, and in particular, the development of the British sound of bhangra; film, theatre and dance; as well as social organizations such as story of the Indian Workers Association; the National Association of Asian Youth; and the Southall Black Sisters. The exhibition tells of life in Southall today with its mixture of communities and stories of migration

Preview on Tuesday, 12th November 2013 at 18:30

Exhibition on view in the Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex until 22nd November 2013, 11:00 to 19:00

Film Festival - BRITISH ASIAN FILM AND TELEVISION RETROSPECTIVES
Curator: Shakila Maan

At 18:30 in the Auditorium
I'm British But"¦(30 min; 1989; dvd; English)
Director: Gurinder Chadha

An exploration of the complex issue of identity for second generation British Asians, I'm British But"¦ was the first film of Gurinder Chadha

Bhaji on the Beach (101 min; 1993; dvd; English)
Director: Gurinder Chadha

 A group of women of Indian descent take a trip together from their home in Birmingham, England, to the beach resort of Blackpool. The women vary in ages from mid-teens to elderly, and initially have little in common. But the events of the day lead then to better mutual understanding and solidarity
 

Panelists: Prof. Ashis Nandy, Political Psychologist and Social Theorist; Prof. Neera Chandhoke, former Professor of Political Science and Director, Developing Countries Research Centre, University of Delhi

Moderator: Shri Suhas Borker

Presented by Sathyanarayana Raju, well-known Bharatanatyam dancer from Bangalore

The solo dance drama is an elaboration on the various characters that have impacted and become an integral part of the life of Sri Rama

Conceptualised by Usha R.K.
Dance choreography: Sathyanarayana Raju
Music coordination: D. S. Srivatsa
 

COMMEMORATION ?GANDHI-KING PLAZA & AUDITORIUM FROM 10:00 ONWARDS
Commemoration of Public Service Broadcasting Day
Commemorating the day in 1947 when Mahatma Gandhi addressed two lakh refugees in Kurukshetra from Broadcasting House, New Delhi

From 10:30 to 11:15 in Gandhi-King Plaza
Commemoration

From 11:30 to 13:00 in the Auditorium

Recalling Usha Mehta's Tryst with Freedom
Quit India Movement and the Underground Radio Transmitter in Bombay, Usha Mehta was arrested on 12 November 1942 and the Radio Transmitter confiscated

Discussion on: Social Contract, Public Service Broadcasting and Transforming India
Lead presentation: Shri Suhas Borker

Broadcasting policy experts, broadcasters, social scientists, academicians, activists, and media persons will participate. Media students are encouraged to participate in the programme so that they are exposed to the concepts and values of Public Service Broadcasting

Speaker: Prof. Andrew Meltzoff, University of Washington, USA

The Linguistic Genius of Babies
Speaker: Prof. Patricia Kuhl, University of Washington, USA

Is Bhaav Still Alive?
Presentations by Smt Leela Samson; and Shri T.M. Krishna

Moderator: Prof. Rajeev Bhargava

An exhibition by five women artists from Asia or of Asian descent inspired by the concept of care package sent to each host country. A rich tradition exists throughout the Asian countries of gift packages exchanged as social contract and, while unwritten, they embody strong cultural, social, political and economic codings. The participating artists tells stories that grow out of their own personal history and cultural heritage to tackle issues of nationhood, race, gender, religion and economic exploitation on a world scale, in the context of emergent global capitalism

Works by Shelly Bahl; Shelly Jyoti; Laura Kina; Saira Wasim; and Anida Yoeu Ali
Curator: Ombretta AgróAndruff

Preview on Friday, 8th November 2013 at 18:30