Free dance workshops and library collections mark South Asian Heritage Month
7 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Throughout July, Richmond upon Thames is marking South Asian Heritage Month with a programme of free cultural events and curated library collections across the borough.
The theme this year is Unity in Diversity. As part of the High Tide Festival, the council's Arts team is hosting free drop-in dance workshops for children and families that offer a hands-on introduction to South Asian classical music and dance. The sessions are described as joyful and welcoming, with no experience necessary.
The borough's libraries are also running a dedicated display and reading collection for the month, spanning fiction, memoirs, thrillers, children's adventures and cultural commentary — all exploring South Asian stories, voices and contributions. The collections can also be browsed online through the council's library catalogue.
Both strands run across the borough, so it is worth checking your nearest library branch or the council's events listing for specific dates and venues. Full details, including workshop dates and the online library collection, are on the Richmond Council website.
With several weeks of July still to go, there is time to catch both the workshops and the books — a good summer combination for families.