A CELEBRATION OF

THOSE FROM DISTANT LANDS

An Exhibition of South Asian Heritage told through Film, Photography & Spoken Word Poetry.

BEGIN THE JOURNEY

Those from distant lands,
Made us who we are today.
Created a home, brick by brick,
Developed a new culture and identity.
With perseverance and character,
Defining our place in present times.

R&D Creative Writers

THOSE FROM DISTANT LANDS

CHAPTER II

An Exhibition of South Asian Heritage told through Film, Photography & Spoken Word Poetry.

Those from Distant Lands – is an evocative and powerful journey into the rich South-Asian heritage of Pendle. This exhibition honours the early pioneers who laid the foundations of a thriving community. Through their determination, resilience and spirit, they built not only new lives, but a lasting legacy brick by brick, story by story.

Developed over several months by our passionate group of young R&D Creatives, this project is a heartfelt tribute to identity, belonging, and the enduring influence of those who came before us. It reminds us that we are all standing on the shoulders of giants

DOCUMENTARY FILM

THE ARRIVALS

The R&D Young Creatives visit the archives and museums, to uncover the stories of first arrivals of the early pioneers into Lancashire and Pendle in the 1950s and 60s.

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