Mela Festival

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Melas are south Asian events which have spread around the world from the south Asian subcontinent. Mela means 'gathering' and can describe festival, market, trade event, religious gathering and more.

Melas are distinguished by their bringing together of south Asian cultures and those of other countries when promoted by south Asian Diasporas abroad.

Mela are celebrated with music, dance, theatre, fashion, food and stalls, these are days for the whole family, to join in and embrace south Asian culture.

The European Mela Network [1] is the networking organisation for melas in Europe. It seeks to promote mela activities and provide support for mela organisers and initiate new mela developments.