SOUTH Asia came to Salisbury District Hospital for a unique celebration.

Staff marked South Asian History Month by bringing demonstrations of the region’s culture, arts and crafts, music, dance and more into the city facility.

Attendee, Champi Dona, said: “I felt that I was ‘free to be me’ and that we were able to share our heritage with pride.

“The celebration was a vibrant and heartwarming experience.

“It was incredible to see everyone embracing their heritage through traditional arts and crafts, dresses, music, dance, and delicious food. The event brought our community closer together.”

Alex Talbott, another staff member attending the festivities, added: “I danced to an African drum, made new friends, ate incredible food from across South Asia, all with a sense of laughter and joy.

“The event helped me learn about what colleagues from overseas have done to join Salisbury Foundation Trust, how they’ve left family behind, stayed in hospital accommodation for months and years and still keep connected to their culture.”