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Details of an annual arts festival celebrating the diverse cultures in Scotland. Includes a programme, archive of previous events, and press releases.
www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk
An annual festival of arts and culture held in Roundhay Park in August; includes programme and history of the event.
www.leedsmela.org
Founded in 1983 to reflect the cultural diversity within the community, and since become an event of national significance. Includes programme, information about sponsors and history.
homepage.ntlworld.com
Annual festival organised by Middlesbrough Council in conjunction with the Mela Steering Group; includes programme, with photos and reports.
www.neukol.org.uk
The BBC's Asian Network records the Melas of 2004; includes archives for previous years, artist profiles, reporting and reviews.
www.bbc.co.uk
An Asian community Mela that includes African rhythms, Jazz Fusion and World music.
www.crawleymela.org
Mela Festival - The Home of Mela
A comprehensive guide to Mela and Mela Festivals through out the UK and internationally, Asian community, reviews, what's on, event details, news, features, articles, members forum.
www.melafestival.com
The London Mela was first established in 2003 with an initiative from Ken Livingston ( the Mayor of London ) it has subsequently grown to be one of the most important Mela in the UK and a fundamental part on the capital's cultural calendar.
www.ealing.gov.uk
The Baishakhi Mela is the premier festival for the Bangladeshi community, this event also coincides with the celebration of the Bangle New Year. Held in the area around Brick Lane, this is the heart of the east-end of London and is also known as ‘Banglatown’ becoming the focal point of the Bangladeshi community in the UK.
www.baishakhimela.com
Scotlands largest city, brings together the community for its annual multi-cultural event. Organised by The Scottish Academy of Asian Arts in Kelvingrove Park it brings together a range of world music, Asian crafts and local communities, giving a distinct Scottish flavour.
www.saaa.org.uk
An unique cultural showcase providing an outlet for the creative energies of the Asian and other culturally diverse communities of the town with both local and national performers.
www.luton.gov.uk
Maidstone Mela is a celebration of food, dance and music from the many diverse cultures within the Borough and County.
www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk
A Mela with a distinct Manchester flavour, featuring an annual Kabbadi competition.
www.manchestermela.co.uk
Newcastle Asian Arts and Music is a voluntary organisation that was formed in April 1993. Its main aim is to promote Asian arts, music and culture within Newcastle and the North East region.
www.newcastlemela.co.uk
The Croydon Mela forms part of the Summer Festival with live music, street performance, global market, funfair and kids area.
www.croydonfestival.com