Suzanne Gorman, Artistic Director of Maya Productions, reflected on the project:
“We were incredibly proud to tap into the diversity within the South Asian diaspora through our Routes to Roots project. Through our collaborations with our participant groups, we unearthed inspirational and potent stories about migration, family, home, and cultural identity. We were excited for more people to engage with these stories, lives, and the creativity of the individuals and communities we worked with.”

The project utilised a multi-arts approach to capture, archive, and preserve authentic stories that showcased the diversity of UK South Asian heritage while challenging assumptions and stereotypes about these communities.

Through a series of creative arts workshops led by local artists and practitioners, participants explored their heritage in meaningful ways. The workshops culminated in a presentation at the Migration Matters Festival, where all three groups came together for a collaborative workshop and to showcase their work. This was followed by performance events held in their respective home cities.