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SUMMARY:Calming Yoga with Lulu Rose
DESCRIPTION:Darbar Culture Festival 2025\nStep away from your screens and into a space of calm. Join the incredible Lulu Rose\, a seasoned yoga teacher and sound healer\, for a deeply nurturing yoga sessions that will soothe your soul and reset your nervous system.  \nCalming Yoga:\nSurrender to an afternoon session designed to reduce stress\, ground your energy\, and cultivate a beautiful sense of inner peace. Lulu’s intuitive approach guides you back to yourself — leaving you calm\, clear\, and joyfully centred.  \nWhether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner\, these sessions are a chance to disconnect from the digital hum and reconnect to the wisdom of your own body. 
URL:https://darbar.org/event/calming-yoga-with-lulu-rose-darbar-culture-festival/
LOCATION:Phoenix Cinema\, Phoenix 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Darbar Culture Festival
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SUMMARY:Yin Yoga with Lulu Rose
DESCRIPTION:Darbar Culture Festival 2025\nStep away from your screens and into a space of calm. Join the incredible Lulu Rose\, a seasoned yoga teacher and sound healer\, for a deeply nurturing yoga sessions that will soothe your soul and reset your nervous system.  \nYin Yoga: \nEase into your day with a gentle\, slow-paced style of yoga that invites you to hold poses for longer periods\, allowing deep release and profound relaxation. Melt tension stored in your body\, and walk away feeling spacious\, open\, and renewed.  \n 
URL:https://darbar.org/event/yin-yoga-with-lulu-rose-darbar-culture-festival/
LOCATION:Phoenix Cinema\, Phoenix 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Darbar Culture Festival
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SUMMARY:Weekend Indian Cinema - Reconnect with Stories
DESCRIPTION:Darbar Culture 2025\nImmerse yourself in extraordinary tales that span borders and traditions. Our festival cinema is a celebration of South Asian narratives — thought-provoking\, heartfelt\, and absolutely unmissable.\n \n  \n \nINDUS BLUES: 3.00 pm Sat 2 – Sun 3 Aug | Free\nJawad Sharif’s superb Indus Blues is a musical feature documentary highlighting the plight of the folk musicians and craftsmen of Pakistan and the state of their dying art.\nDiscover the hauntingly beautiful yet endangered music of Pakistan in this award-winning documentary. Witness the struggles of folk musicians striving to keep their art alive against the odds.  \n  \n \nINTEZAR FARMAIYE (STAY TUNED): 5.30pm Sat 2 – Sun 3 Aug | Free\n A quirky slice of life that captures the humour and complexities of modern relationships and shifting identities. This delightful watch will leave you smiling and reflective. \nA journey through time of Pakistan’s tumultuous history seen across the TV screen through the eyes of three generations where times do change but people have the same misguided mindset of believing the media and blaming the other person instead of looking unto themselves for reflections and betterment.  \n  \n \nTHE LUNCHBOX: 1pm Sat 2 Aug | From £5.50\nTrying to add some spice to her marriage\, housewife Ila prepares a special lunchbox to be delivered to her husband at work. Unbeknownst to her\, it is mistakenly delivered to another office worker\, Saajan\, a lonely man on the verge of retirement. Curious about the lack of reaction from her husband\, Ila puts a little note in the following day’s lunchbox\, in the hopes of getting to the bottom of the mystery. This begins a series of lunchbox notes between Saajan and Ila which blossoms into an unexpected friendship. Gradually\, their notes become little confessions about their loneliness\, memories\, regrets\, fears\, and even small joys. They each discover a new sense of self and find an anchor to hold on to in the big city of Mumbai. Still strangers physically\, Ila and Saajan become lost in a virtual relationship that could jeopardise both their realities.  \nJoin us on this final day of Darbar’s Culture Festival to disconnect from the digital\, reconnect with yourself and celebrate stories that cross continents and hearts.  \nCome as you are\, and leave transformed. 
URL:https://darbar.org/event/weekend-indian-cinema-darbar-culture-festival/
LOCATION:Phoenix Cinema\, Phoenix 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Darbar Culture Festival
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SUMMARY:Free Family Funday: Explorer's Passport
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a perfect day with your children and family\, discovering the heritage of Indian arts and music\, while exploring delicious food and vibrant activities across two lively venues in Leicester.\nThis year\, don’t miss the Explorer’s Passport Experience\, which returns for the second year in the row at our Darbar Culture Festival. \nFREE ENTRY FOR ALL! \nOnly pay for the physical Explorer’s Passport (only 100 copies available) \nWhile the Digital Passports will be free to download on your phone when you enter the experience\, you can purchase a physical copy on the door or before hand for you and your kids for a more immersive experience. \n  \nWhat to Expect: \nFree Children’s Explorer’s Passport Experience: \nDesigned especially for children (ages 5 and above)\, the Explorer’s Passport turns the day into a fun-filled adventure. As they explore different creative zones across LCB Depot and Phoenix Cinema\, children collect stickers\, learn about Indian classical instruments\, dance styles\, and traditions\, and complete challenges along the way. At the end of their journey\, they’ll receive a souvenir photo to commemorate their experience. \n\n\n  \nFree Indian Traditional Dance Performance: \nBe captivated by the storytelling and rhythm of classical Indian dance forms including Bharatanatyam\, Kathak\, and Kuchipudi\, brought to life through expressive movement and intricate footwork of the Nupur Arts dancers. \n  \nFree Interactive Workshops and Demonstrations (materials / instruments included): \nChildren and families can try out basic classical music and dance techniques in engaging\, hands-on sessions with performers from Darbar and Nupur Arts. \n  \nIndian Arts & Crafts and Cultural Displays: \nExplore South Asian art and craft traditions with live demonstrations. Take part in creative workshops\, including painting\, and make-your-own postcards. Henna art and face painting stalls will also be available (pay as you go) \n  \nIndian Street Food & Drinks: \nGrab a bite to eat at the Phoenix Café-Bar or Grays Cafe(LCB Depot)\, serving up South Asian-inspired snacks\, sweets\, and refreshments throughout the day. \nDate: Saturday 2nd August 2025 \nTime: 11:30am – 4:30pm \nVenues: LCB Depot & Phoenix Cinema\, Leicester Cultural Quarter \nAdmission is free and open to everyone. Come celebrate the sights\, sounds\, and stories of Indian culture! \n\n\n\n\n  \nSign-Up & Passport Purchase: \nTo take part in the Explorer’s Passport Experience\, advance sign-up is required. When registering\, you’ll be asked to confirm the number of people in your group and how many child passports you’d like to purchase. Once your booking is confirmed\, you’ll receive details of your designated starting point — either LCB Depot or Phoenix Cinema — based on your selected attendance slot. This helps us manage flow and ensure every child enjoys the full journey at a relaxed pace. \nWe recommend early booking\, as physical passports are limited.
URL:https://darbar.org/event/leicester-free-family-funday-explorers-passport/
LOCATION:Phoenix Cinema\, Phoenix 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free events,Community events,Children's Explorer's Passport,Darbar Culture Festival
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