Diversity, Community, Issue 15, Heritage, Arts & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices Diversity, Community, Issue 15, Heritage, Arts & Culture Greater Govanhill Notices

This is our legacy: Getting to know the shopkeepers around Govanhill

In Govanhill, the heart of the community beats through its vibrant local businesses. From bustling corner shops to long-standing family-run stores, these shopkeepers not only provide essential services but also preserve the area's cultural heritage. In this article, we delve into the stories of Govanhill's shopkeepers, uncovering the histories, challenges, and triumphs that shape the daily life of this diverse and dynamic neighbourhood.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Gurdev Singh Pall

In our Volunteer Spotlight, we highlight those making a difference in Glasgow. This time, we meet with Gurdev Singh Pall, who is dedicated to preserving Sikh heritage in the city. He’s building an archive of photos and memories to document the Sikh community’s contributions and running the EKTA Group Elderly Care Forum to support and unite Glasgow’s Sikh and Asian elderly population.

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South Asian Heritage Month: ‘I had internalized this sense of halfness.’

South Asian Heritage Month is a celebration of South Asian identities and cultures. This year’s theme, ‘Free to Be Me,’ prompted Sofia to reflect on her own complex sense of identity. Sofia shares her experience of growing up in Glasgow's South Asian community, struggling with her mixed-race background and the challenges of fitting into Scottish and Asian cultures.

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When Paul Robeson Came to Queen’s Park

Govanhill has long been known as a place of resistance, where solidarity spills over into protest, and where people aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in. This article on civil rights activist, Paul Robeson’s visit to Queen’s Park makes up part of our Timeline of Resistance piece. This was featured in our latest issue on community action, showcasing a few inspiring actions that happened locally.

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A Brief Guide to Ramadan in Glasgow: From Fasting to Festivities

In Govanhill and the surrounding area, hundreds of people are currently observing Ramadan, one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. We delve into what Ramadan is all about, where you can go to break fast in Glasgow and how you can support your friends and colleagues during this month.

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FONDS: New multimedia exhibition at Tramway tells the stories of Govanhill through its most treasured objects

The objects treasured by people in Govanhill reveal stories of migration, transformation, love and resilience. A new photography exhibition, film and podcast will launch on 3 February.

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A Powerful Exploration of Self Identity: No Single Track

Shanine Gallagher’s latest film, No Single Track, is a powerful exploration of her mixed identity. At The Community Newsroom, we had an exclusive screening of the film where the filmmaker shared more about her journey.

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Take Me Somewhere Returns In 2023 [AD]

The international biennial festival, Take Me Somewhere, returns to Glasgow for the first time since 2019. Performances will take place across the city with many site-specific installations, including at Tramway, from 13 to 28 October 2023. 

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Film: Glasgow Welcomes Refugees

In his documentary Glasgow Welcomes Refugees, South-American Filmmaker Jose Maria Martinelli shares the experiences of two Scottish activists, Jock Morris and Margaret Woods, who detail the history of the Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees.

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Fabiola Santana: A Home For Grief in Govanhill

Fabiola Santana is an artist living in Liverpool. She works internationally as a dancer and performer and recently she brought her A Home for Grief installation to the Southside. In an interview with Greater Govanhill she opens up about losing her father, the grief that followed and how this loss inspired A Home for Grief.

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It’s Mango Season in Govanhill

Artists, Ragini Chawla and Hussein Mitha have been facilitating mango workshops to explore the political and nostalgic elements of the fruit. To celebrate the mango in all its forms Rumpus Room hosted its very own mango party.

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