That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF), a registered Scottish charity, on completing 30 years in 2024; understands that SIAF is devoted to inspiring and empowering ethnic communities through advancing arts and culture as a platform to enhance equality and active citizenship; acknowledges the support given by the City of Edinburgh Council, Consul General of India, Edinburgh, and MSPs, along with other funders and sponsors that are helping SIAF in its cause; acknowledges and appreciates SIAF for bringing the community together by organising various multicultural events throughout the year, including active engagement with various schools and organisations like HMP Edinburgh; considers that SIAF has been supporting the community by organising various fundraising events, including support during the COVID-19 pandemic; supports SIAF's initiatives, and wishes it well for all future events and celebrations.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson (Registered interest)
, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Foysol Choudhury, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Colin Smyth, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Elena Whitham