‘Anhad’, the annual South Asian festival in Hounslow, is set to return to Bell Square on Saturday, 20 July, filling the space with live music performances and DJ’s from 3pm to 10pm.
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2024
Delivered by Watermans, the festival has proved popular with residents and national audiences as a platform for South Asian arts across the UK, showcasing the talent of contemporary South Asian culture.
Now in its third year, Anhad will also feature an installation of large-scale flags by Kinetika People, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere on Hounslow High Street.
Councillor Salman Shaheen, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Public Spaces at Hounslow Council, said:
“With 188 languages spoken in our borough, Hounslow is one of the most multicultural areas in London. Our flagship Summer of Culture programme proudly celebrates arts, culture and diverse communities every summer, featuring the best of what Hounslow has to offer. Anhad is one of our most popular events and highlights our commitment to celebrating South Asian Heritage Month.
Anhad is a free event and is one of the highlights of the Summer of Culture programme. It coincides with South Asian Heritage Month, running from 18 July to 17 August.
More exciting events and activities are lined up for the Summer of Culture, including the Festival of Storytelling and Tours & Trails projects, delivered by the Council in partnership with local creatives and cultural organisations. The closing event ‘Orchestre International du Vetex’ will take place on Saturday, 28 September, featuring a brass band performance by musicians from Belgium, France and the Balkans. In addition, ‘Open House Festival’ in Hounslow will run between 14 and 22 September.
New events for the Summer of Culture are being added all the time, so bookmark In Hounslow com calendar to stay up to date with what’s on or find Summer of Culture 2024 on social media @SummerofCulture via Facebook - Hounslow Summer of Culture and Instagram.
