Mela 2008 UK Listings

September

Maidstone Mela Multicultural Festival

Sun 7 Sept 2008 
Maidstone Mela, the Official Launch. Celebrate the launch of the Maidstone Mela by taking part in lively family arts activities provided by community arts organisation Same Sky.

Sun 14 September
A mela is a traditional Asian celebratory meeting or gathering, usually held in rural villages where communities join forces to enjoy a day of music, dancing and feasting. The Mela, Maidstone’s premier multi-cultural food, music and dance event, takes place every September in Mote Park, and attracts thousands of visitors to the county town.
The mela is organised by the North West Kent Racial Equality Council in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council.
Mote Park, Maidstone, 12.45 pm - 7 pm. Free event for all the family
Contact: Maidstone Borough Council, 5-11 London Road, Maidstone, Kent. ME16 8HR. Tel: 01622 602169

Dashehra Diwali Mela, Manchester

Sat 11 Oct
A contemporary celebration of the Hindu festivals of Dashehra and Diwali
Timetable: 3.30 - 4.00pm, Community Groups. 4 - 7.30pm, Main Stage. 7.30pm, Lantern Procession. 8.00pm, Finale Show. Performances include: Fireflyz. Spectacular visual effects using fire staffs and fire poi.
Platt Fields Park, 3.30pm - 9pm, free. (Platt Fields Park is just off Wilmslow Road (A6010) in South Manchester. Car Parking (£3) is available at the Platt Lane Entrance to the park. On approaching the park follow the yellow AA signs). For more information on Dashehra Diwali Mela, contact: Mrs Raj Dutta, Indian Association Manchester
Gandhi Hall, Brunswick Road, Withington, Manchester,
M20 4QB

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