CULTURE
“I dedicate my life to preserve Mayan culture”
Meet the man dedicated to preserving his pre-Hispanic culture in Mexico. From creating performances combining feather art and dance to creating authentic jewellery, he seeks to keep the legacy of his ancestors alive. read more
The Festival providing a platform for refugees and new migrants
The Migration Matters Festival makes up the biggest Refugee Week event of its kind. It has been dedicated to “people seeking sanctuary.”
The timeless traditions of Pahari women
Seema Pahadan shares how these women keep their heritage alive through deeply rooted traditions, customs, and symbolic ornaments, especially the famed nath and nathuli.
My Ghanaian heritage made me a social media sensation
"For years, I downplayed my Ghanaian identity to fit in. Now, it's the reason thousands laugh, and feel seen online." - Joanita. read more
The woman who challenged female genital mutilation
For one noble advocate, several years of her life have been dedicated to liberating women from the toxic tradition of female gential mutilation.
How one Moroccan advocate sparked change across London
One determined, inspiring woman, has been a beacon of light for restoring hope and connection in the community of Moroccan women, her name is Souad Talsi.
Dancing through time: Tracing the steps of ballroom and Latin
Ballroom and Latin dancing are more than elegant steps and dazzling costumes; they are living legacies of cultural fusion, storytelling, and social connection.
The photographer capturing India’s heritage
Lucky Soni has wanted to be a photographer since he was very young, dreaming he would one day become a great photographer capturing breath-taking moments
The designer handcrafting dolls that represent black culture
In a space that often doesn’t make space for dolls that reflect diversity and wider cultures, a particular woman has been one of the few pioneers shifting this.
Māori Spirit: The living legacy of ta moko, haka, and storytelling
In the lush, rolling green hills of Aotearoa, New Zealand, where mist meets the mountains and the ocean is close to the shore, the Māori people carry their history, identity, and resilience.
The Eid event where empowerment and tradition meet
Saima Khan is the founder of the Chaand Raat Eid celebrations which not only celebrates Eid but empowers women, from Bolton.
The third space dedicated to Southeast Asian women
Vishakha is the pioneer of SEAS, a space which has provided a sanctuary for sisterhood amongst SouthEast Asian women.
Steelbands, culture and Notting Hill carnival
At the heart of the Caribbean carnival scene, a revolutionary steel band leader has spent years championing the vibrant rhythms and rich traditions of Caribbean heritage. Her name is Debi Gardner.
Cross-Cultural Romance: Loving Outside My Culture
When Imane Bourouis, a 32-year-old Moroccan woman, married her Nigerian husband in the UK, she embarked on a profound journey of adaptation, readjustment, and re-learning, navigating an entirely new cultural landscape.
Culture and canvases: Natasha Kumar, the British Indian artist
Natasha Kumar, a British Indian artist from London has been a major player in the field of culturally inspired art for over three decades.
The largest language learning exchange in the UK
Learn more about the UK’s largest language learning community-Language Exchanges.
Capturing time and culture: The lens of a heritage photographer
Mukul Dadhich invites us all to pause, look deeper, and feel the vibrant heartbeat of culture and time.
Zimbabwean Mother Teaches Cultural Legacy to Her Daughter
A Zimbabwean mother’s mission to pass her culture on to her daughter.
The Theatre Company providing sanctuary for new migrants
The UK’s first and leading Theatre Company of Sanctuary, Stand and Be Counted from Sheffield is helping people such as refugees, asylum seekers and new migrants have a safe space where they can be creative whilst creating positive social change.
Tackling toxic traditions at Sikh Women’s Aid
There have been several outdated ideologies and practices which oppress Sikh women which have wrongly been associated with reflecting Sikh culture.
From Portugal to home: culture connected a mother and daughter
Discover how sharing culture can deepen bonds, nurture identity, and create a home beyond geography.
The woman who founded World of Love Festival
The World of Love Festival for the past six years has been the meeting ground for a diverse range of heritages and cultures.
Keeping your culture alive whilst living in the UK
Born in Nottingham, from Indian parents, Preesha Sethi tells Heritage how she has managed to balance keeping her culture alive whilst living in England.
Life for Thai women in the UK
Why are Thai women in the UK still dealing with the consequences of outdated stereotypes? Heritage investigates how casual racism in Britain is affecting women and holding us all back.
Hijab and heritage: The experience of black Muslim women
For several Black British Muslim women, particularly those of West African heritage, identity is a layered experience.
Nailing us together: The nation’s nails
A manicure isn’t just a beauty treat—it’s a cultural story at your fingertips. From intricate nail art to a classic buff and polish, the UK’s multiculturalism has shaped the way we groom our hands and feet.
Sonia Leong and her influence in manga art
Sonia Leong is a British award-winning artist and illustrator whose artwork in the field of Japanese-inspired manga has cemented her place in the art scene.
How dancing can make you more connected to your roots
Dancing to the beat of Spanish music whilst living in the UK has been Aranza Freyre’s way of staying connected to her home back in Peru.
Bollywood: “I feel the most alive I will ever feel when I’m dancing”
Bollywood: “I feel the most alive I will ever feel when I’m dancing”
Mojisola Kareem call’s black women to dream
“Life is not fair—and it’s what you make of it that matters most.”
Mojisola Elufowoju says it calmly, like someone who’s lived it enough times to believe it.
The women of Windrush and the legacy they built
The catalytic event of the Windrush ship entering Britain marked the start of the journeys of thousands of Caribbean women. To this day, their stories deserve recognition.