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Surprised!

16th - 17th May 2026 , 12:00pm - 6:00pm - Whitgift Centre and North End, Croydon

Dance performer in vibrant costume in Croydon
Credit Matt Alexander

A wild weekend celebrating Asian arts, colour, creativity and community.

Inspired by Henri Rousseau’s Surprised!, this free weekend will celebrate East, Central and South Asian culture and community.

The weekend includes a vibrant dance programme curated by Anusha Subramanyam and Beeja Dance Company; music performed and curated by Shri Sriram and Drum the Base; a daytime disco; outdoor arts; arts and craft workshops; and an array of delicious food stalls.

Saturday, 12pm – 6pm
Sunday, 12pm – 5pm

Henri Rousseau’s Surprised! (1891) Oil on canvas
129.8 × 161.9 cm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGXZI8QmhBo
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