Mandalia said seeing it included in the exhibition was emotional.<\/p>\n
“I wish she was here to see it,” adding: “I talk to her before I go to bed. It helps me, and I don’t feel as sad.”<\/p>\n
She joined the workshop after being introduced to the group and began attending sessions.<\/p>\n
“As soon as I went, every single face had a lovely smile on it, so we got connected straight away,” she said.<\/p>\n
She added that the experience helped her meet new people.<\/p>\n
“Sometimes people just stay in their own environment, so it’s important they connect with others,” she said.<\/p>\n
The exhibition reflects this year’s South Asian Heritage Month theme, Unity in Diversity.<\/p>\n
Preet Cox, community engagement officer at the museum, said the new space allows communities to present their stories in their own way.<\/p>\n
“The community space gives local groups a platform to share their stories in a way that feels authentic to them,” she said.<\/p>\n
“When communities feel represented in museums, it creates a sense of belonging.”<\/p>\n
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