a wide-ranging taste of Asian arts and crafts was provided at Keighley's Sangat Centre.

The community centre in Marlborough Street hosted a number of free events to celebrate Asian culture. The workshops and exhibition were held as part of Keighley Festival.

One of the most popular attractions was the Mehndi sessions where women had intricate patterns painted on their hands. The henna painting is traditionally done for weddings and celebrations as well as special occasions such as melas.

There was also a demonstration of Pakistan and Bangladeshi cooking styles, and a display of arts and crafts made by people who originally came from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

The display of artefacts included instruments and clothes, with objects crafted out of different textiles, wood, copper and clay.

Outreach and development worker Rukhsana Nazir said: "The Mehndi sessions were really busy and the cooking sessions were popular as well."

Religious poetry sessions for men, women and children, Mehfil-E-Naat, was also held and featured readings in praise of the prophet Mohammed, with recitals in Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Punjabi.