Diversity and Racism in Leicester, England

The city of Leicester is known for its diversity that results in dozens of festivals that run throughout the year. It’s fair to say our city knows how to party. The Caribbean Carnival is said to be the largest in the UK after Notting Hill, but where we really have bragging rights is the way Leicester marks Diwali.

People in Leicester like to use the slang “innit” as in “isn’t it” so don’t be confused when you hear it. Leicester is a very diverse mix of ethnic groups including White, Asian, African, Indian and Pakistani. Over 70 languages are spoken in Leicester with 16% of residents speaking Gujarati, making it the second most common language after English.

Leicester is fairly central in England and is well-known for having a diverse and multicultural population. The city centre is very modern and there are a lot of shops. In Leicester, there is access to both city life and the countryside. In the rural areas, where I live, I enjoy long walks.

Leicester is one of the most multicultural and diverse cities in the United Kingdom. The people are friendly and there are a number of family events held quite frequently throughout the city. The Leicester football team saw their dream come true in May 2016 when they won the odds of 5000-1 and were crowned Premier League Champions. One of the most famous bands in the UK, Kasabian, also has its roots in the city of Leicester. Besides this, Leicester also has a special Gospel choir representing the De Montfort University who were semi-finalists in the Britain’s Got Talent 2018 competition and who also won second place in the Gareth Malone’s: The Choir, 2016.