Mela Festival
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Mela Festival are the multicultural events which have their roots in the traditional Asian Mela. Mela can mean market, event, religious gathering, etc.; its origin is in the moment where crowds gather.
They are distinguished by their bringing together of Asian and Native cultures, to produce a multicultural event from the perspective of the Asian communities.
Mela Festivals are celebrated with music, dance, theatre, fashion, food and stalls, these are days for the whole family, to join in and embrace Asian culture and its influence within the UK and beyond.
The Mela Festival Network is the networking organisation for melas in the UK and around the globe. It seeks to promote mela activities and provide support for mela organisers and initiate programmes in collaboration with Mela events.
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- London Mela 2007
- MELA! Festivals in Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Newcastle Mela (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
- UK Summer 2006 Mela Guide
- What's On, Mela News, Listings and Mela Festival Information.
- BBC list of UK Melas in 2004
- The European Mela Network provides information about mela festivals and mela activities across Europe
