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Archived Events from Masala Festival, 2025

Dabbawal x Masala Festival 2025

Monday 14th July 2025

Dabbawal x Masala Festival 2025

Celebrating the Flavours of South Asia     We’re back and once again, proud to partner with the GemArts Masala Festival to honour the vibrant culture and cuisine of South Asia.     As Newcastle’s original Indian street food pioneers, we’ve crafted a special festival menu inspired by the rich, diverse culinary traditions of South Asia. Fr...

Creative Writing Workshop with Tahmina Ali

Wednesday 16th July 2025

Creative Writing Workshop with Tahmina Ali

As part of Freespill poetry night at Masala Festival, this creative writing workshop invites you to explore your roots and celebrate South Asian culture and heritage through storytelling and poetry. In a supportive, experimental space, you'll have the chance to create new work, whether you're trying creative writing for the first time or you're a seasoned poet. Two participants will a...

Ashtanga Yoga with Palak Rastogi

Monday 14th July 2025

Ashtanga Yoga with Palak Rastogi

At Masala Festival experience the transformative power of Ashtanga Yoga and embrace a journey of mind-body wellness. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and structured practice that synchronizes breath with a series of progressive postures, promoting physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Join Palak, a vibrant Newcastle-based yoga instructor, for an uplifting session designed to refresh your b...

Bollywood Dance Workshops with Breeze George

Saturday 19th July 2025

Bollywood Dance Workshops with Breeze George

A fun-filled session packed with vibrant music, iconic moves, and pure Desi energy! Whether you’re a total beginner or a secret dance floor hero, come shake a leg, laugh a lot, and feel the magic of Bollywood. 

Shadow Puppetry workshop with Saya Naruse

Thursday 17th July 2025

Shadow Puppetry workshop with Saya Naruse

  This Masala Festival you're invited to join performance artist and theatre maker Saya Naruse to create your own puppet in a hands-on shadow puppetry workshop. This introduction to shadow puppetry will give you a chance to play with materials and make a simple puppet inspired by the themes of Masala Festival from wildlife to myths and legends.   No experience is needed; too...