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Desi Day: Baisakhi-themed Arts & Crafts for Kids
Sat 9 May at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm BST
Free
Join artist Sayambrita Mukherjee for this fun, hands-on children’s workshop, exploring Baisakhi through crafts and cultural learning.
Children will explore writing simple Bengali letters and New Year numbers, while creating colourful patterns inspired by South Asian spring and harvest celebrations. A playful and engaging way to connect with culture through art. This event will take place in the Community Workshop, Floor 2 of Arnolfini Arts, as part of Desi Day – celebrating South Asian culture with a series of events for all the family.
For accessibility information please refer to the venue’s website.
For all ages.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Image by Nur demirbaş
Programme
2:00 PM — Doors Open
2:05 PM — Welcome & Opening
by hosts Sayambrita Mukherjee & Shakeel Delwar
2:20 PM — Storytelling
A story of Baisakhi by Shakeel Delwar
2:40 PM — Bengali Dance Performance
by Barsha Bhowmick, followed by a short and fun dance workshop
3:10 PM — Punjabi Dance Workshop
by Sachin Babbar — join in and learn some energetic moves!
3:45 PM — Live Fusion Band
Dildar & Jeevan Singh (RSVP) joined by Bengali artist Dragon Saif and producer Taank for a high-energy Punjabi–Bengali collaboration
4:30 PM — Open Mic
Local voices sharing music and poetry
5:00 PM — Panel Discussion + Q&A
Reflections on Baisakhi, hosted by Sheetal Jethwa
6:00 PM — DJ Set: Indian Man
Dance into the evening with high-energy beats
Drop-in Activities (Throughout the Event)
Bengali & Punjabi Food & Drinks
Available all afternoon by Shei Shaad
Saree Stall
Beautiful hand loomed sarees available to buy and order
Seed Planting
With The Bristol Rainforest
Face Painting
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
