Residents at a Winchester dementia care home enjoyed learning about their carers' backgrounds.

Colten Care’s St Catherine's View in Stanmore hosted two days dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity.

More than a dozen team members at the care home wore traditional dress from their Asian and African homelands.

The staff, representing countries such as South Africa, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, organised music and dance performances, wore national costumes and shared traditional foods.

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St Catherine's View residents celebrated cultural diversity at the home​ (Image: St Catherine's View) Residents and relatives were not just spectators, they participated by learning basic greetings in languages like Swahili, Tamil and Nepali.

They also played African djembe drums and attempted Bollywood-style dance moves.

Companionship team leader Laura Sheldrake said: "On both days, the colour, the costumes, the music and the array of culinary delights on show were all amazing. Our residents absolutely loved these experiences. Both days just had so much laughter and good cheer."

Residents and staff also engaged in discussions about different national flags and the locations of countries across the African and Asian continents.

One of the residents, Nalini Bhagwat, was particularly energised by the opportunity to join in and dance to traditional Indian music.

Although born in Kenya, Nalini spent much of her childhood in the state of Maharashtra in western India, where she learnt classical Indian dancing.

She was good enough to be invited to perform in front of native Marathi aristocracy.

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St Catherine's View home manager Vanda Baker said: "As our team is so multicultural, we thought it would be a great idea to get together with residents and share a flavour of everyone’s backgrounds.

"Having a team drawn from so many places enables us to share experiences, skills and knowledge that help support each other and enrich our workplace. That in turn strengthens our care of residents and their families."

Resident Gillian Swaby expressed her appreciation for the initiative. She said: "It was so lovely to have the staff showcase their countries and share something of their cultures and backgrounds with us. We all think they are amazing."

The events provided a unique opportunity for residents to engage with the diverse cultures of their carers, enhancing the community spirit within the care home.