South Asian HangOuts - Interracial Relationships

Topic: Interracial Relationships

Date: Tuesday 21st October, 2025

Time: 6-8pm

Where: Zoom

Join us for an open and safe conversation about 'Interracial Relationships'. what works and what needs working on.

Interracial relationships involving South Asian gay, bi, trans and queer men exist but often can face cultural stigma, family disapproval, and prejudice, particularly in relationships with non-South Asian or partners who may be from a differnt religions or cultures and backgrounds. Challenges include navigating differing cultural backgrounds and generational beliefs, but many couples also find that these relationships and the commonalities of difference enrich their lives.

About South Asian HangOuts

South Asian HangOuts is a welcoming online Zoom social support group for gay, bi and trans men from South Asian heritage, who live (or have lived), work or socialise in the UK.

This online space is an opportunity to build community by coming together and connecting with one another in a safe and friendly non-judgmental space. We understand that the importance of meeting other people and we want to create a safe space together to get to know each other.

Our aim is to reduce isolation by creating a safe space to get to know each other through shared lived experiences, through topic discussions and activities.

• We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 6 - 8pm
• Please try to arrive 5 minutes early. The Zoom room closes at 6.10pm
• Please read our online group agreement before attending.

By South Asian we mean countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. We welcome gay, bi & trans men from all South Asian faith backgrounds as well as those who don’t identify with any faith. One of the main aims of the groups is to reduce isolation including social, cultural and geographical, by connecting with each other's lived experiences.

South Asian HangOuts is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.n