Welcome to this year’s Asian Heritage Month at Queen Mary! Throughout March, we’re celebrating the rich diversity of our Asian community and the cultures that make our campuses so vibrant. From delicious food to captivating films and interactive games, this year’s theme—Food, Film, and Fun—brings everyone together to explore and appreciate the many traditions that shape Asian heritage.
As Asian Heritage Month coincides with Ramadan this year, we’re celebrating South Asian culture with an evening Iftar featuring biryani, samosas, and drinks. A moment to come together and embrace the significance of sharing food during Ramadan.
Gather your friends for a Cultural Trivia Day/Night and enjoy Japanese gyoza, Chinese spring rolls, Korean kimchi, Vietnamese sugarcane juice, and more. Test your knowledge and sample delicious treats in this fun and interactive event!
A special mukbang-style YouTube video where students and student leaders taste-test Asian snacks. Hosted by the International Representative (HSS) alongside VP Liberation, International & Postgraduate (Hassam) and Radwan.
A panel talk and networking event highlighting Asian women excelling across different professions. Organised in collaboration with Lawyers Without Borders and Women in Healthcare, this event will feature industry leaders, a networking session, and a reaffirmation activity where attendees share aspirations. The event is set to take place in the QMSU Blomeley Rooms.
Immerse yourself in the magic of storytelling through a selection of films celebrating Asian culture and narratives.
Challenge your friends to traditional and modern tabletop games in a relaxed and social setting.
We’re also celebrating Asian heritage online, showcasing inspiring voices from the Queen Mary community.
Uncovering lesser-known stories of Asian contributions.
Bringing the community together through food and shared experiences.
Get your hands on exclusive Asian Heritage Month merchandise - limited-edition bookmarks and badges to show your support! Join us in making this month a joyous, inclusive, and inspiring celebration of Asian culture. See you there!
Wed 26 Feb 2025
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We have loads of great content and events that we have been working on to celebrate the heritage across the Asian Diaspora. Here a few highlights to look out for throughout the month:
Watch us try some Asian snacks and highlight some local Asian businesses that you can support around Mile End.
Some which are local/East London: BariBari - Korean in Aldgate East, Sen Viet Chay - Hoxton, Xi’an Biang Biang - traditional hand pulled noodles in Aldgate East
This Asian Heritage Month, why not engage with some of our Asian Cultural Societies? There’s so many to choose from, find them on Instagram!