This event is planned by Bradford Queer South Asian Cafe in collaboration with Castles In The Sky for Outlines, Bradford's LGBTQ+ Arts Festival supported by The Leap in partnership with Arts Council England, Creative People and Places, Bradford Council and Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.
Come and celebrate with us as we create a “Queer Sangheet”. A pre-wedding ceremony that traditionally kicks off South Asian wedding celebrations. Long held in homes, as a means of bringing blessings and happiness into the familial space, we are taking this moment to imagine and create something for ourselves.
There will be joyous celebration, exuberant singing and dancing, and of course delicious food delights, for us to create and experience an evening of communal joy and celebration, as we are guided through the traditions and ceremonies of a typical Sangheet night.
We invite you to dress up to party, come with open hearts, ready and willing to create joy and celebration for our community
This event is focused on centring queer / trans people of colour but cannot run without the support and engagement of our wider community including allies. We ask everyone to be aware of their own privilege whilst navigating the space.
Running order
5PM- Doors open- you're welcome to arrive from 5 and we will have spaces for getting ready if you'd prefer to change clothes at the venue etc.
5.30PM- Welcome announcements and scene setting
6PM- Sangheet
7PM- Food! Please bring cash donations if you are able to contribute
7.30PM-9.30PM - Mehndi, Performances and Party!
9.30PM - Event Ends
10PM - Curfew
Access
Common Space is a step free venue with wheelchair access including a ramp to the stage.
There is a wheelchair accessible bathroom on the ground floor as well as baby changing facilities.
The ground floor also houses a quiet space and prayer room facilities. We use air purifiers in the space and mask wearing is supported although not compulsory.
All events at Outlines operate a nobody turned away for lack of funds policy. Either drop Castles In The Sky a message on Instagram or email us at hello@castlesinthesky.info if you need a free ticket, no questions asked.
This is an alcohol free event.
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