Art · Culture · Human rights
Bringing South Asian culture to the Nordics
A cultural organisation founded in 2025 by South Asians in Sweden — celebrating the art of the subcontinent and bringing its human-rights and political questions to wider attention.
Celebrate · Discuss · Meet up
Upcoming events
Explore our upcoming events and activities — opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate culture and art.
South Asia in facts
One in four people on Earth
What we do
Five ways we bring South Asia to the Nordics
Talks
Book talks, panels and audience Q&As on social, cultural and political issues.
Music & art
Local South Asian talent in the Nordics, plus artists we bring from around the world.
Film
Screenings of thought-provoking South Asian cinema.
Workshops
Skill-sharing and learning across arts and cultures.
Festivals
Celebrating the many festivals of South Asia together.
From our events
Moments from the mela
Our vision
A safe space for culture, dialogue and dignity
We envision a South Asian community where cultural diversity is celebrated and mutual respect is the foundation.
- Diversity celebrated
- Common ground, against hate
- Dignity and non-discrimination
- Safe spaces for dialogue
We have worked with
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Let's make something together
Artists, venues, organisations or just curious? Send us a message — we are always up to something.