London, UK. 18th August 2018. In 2003, the first London Mela took place, it attracted 60,000 people proving how successful and popular a pan-London mela could be. Now 16-years on and an established highlight in the capital’s cultural calendar, the London Mela is an artistically led celebration of Asian culture and creativity, inspired by South Asia and the Diaspora. Melas originate from the Indian sub continent. The word Mela comes from the sanskrit "to meet" and is related to "milana" the verb to tune. It is commonly used to describe a large gathering of people celebrating artistic, religious
London UK 18 August 2018 In 2003, the first London Mela took place, it attracted 60,000 people proving how successful and popular a pan-London mela could be. Now 16-years on and an established highlight in the capital’s cultural calendar, the London Mela is an artistically led celebration of Asian culture and creativity, inspired by South Asia and the Diaspora. Melas originate from the Indian sub continent. The word Mela comes from the sanskrit "to meet" and is related to "milana" the verb to tune. It is commonly used to describe a large gathering of people celebrating artistic, religious or political events - a fair or a festival@Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News
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