Cultural Changes

As a result of immigration and globalisation most places around the world have faced many social and cultural changes. Leicester now has a diverse population and has a wealth of cultures, although hybridity exists and individual aspects of the cultures are mixing together, many people within the city hold onto their heritage and cultural influences creating a diverse and multicultural society.

There have been many cultural influences on Leicester, asian food is very popular; a variety of shops selling asian clothing and jewellry; many different religious buildings; and large festivals of differing cultures are celebrated in Leicester. Leicester has held a Caribbean carnival since 1985 and is renowned for celebrating Diwali its own unique way.

Leicester Caribbean Carnival, 2002. Source BBC Website