In Summer 2021 over 350 people from various diverse communities across Essex came together for Bhaji on the Beach. We enjoyed Indian food, African drumming, Bollywood Dancing, henna hand painting, and a special seaside screening of Gurinder Chadha’s iconic film Bend it Like Beckham.

Using the beautiful Jaywick Sands coastline as a backdrop for the event, the screening took place outside Jaywick Martello Tower, a thriving arts, heritage and community venue. Also featured were Lata Upadhyaya’s Arts in Transit van, and Kinetika’s beautiful silk flags.

• Arts in Transit, mobile art by Lata Upadhyaya
• Indian Kavaad Storytelling with Seema Anand
• Indian Food stall
• Henna Hand Painting
• African drumming with Efua Sey
• Tai Chi with Colchester Chinese Culture Society
• and more!

Bend it Like Beckham Trailer

Bend It Like Beckham (2002) PG-13 | 1h 52min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women’s football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn’t seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. Watch the trailer on Gurinder Chadha’s YouTube channel

Venue

• Jaywick Martello Tower, The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, CO15 2LF
• For details, directions and parking details, go to explore-essex.com