One of the biggest celebrations of Asian music and culture outside the Indian subcontinent, last year’s London Mela attracted 55,000 visitors, and this looks to be even bigger. Like so many of London’s festivals (the Notting Hill Carnival, the Brick Lane Festival, Respect) this has extended beyond its ethnic roots to attract a multitude of Londoners out for a good time. Expect a line-up of the brightest lights on the British Asian music scene, Bhangra MCs, Bollywood, as well as traditional and classical performances. This is all backed up with hundreds of stalls selling food and handicrafts, a funfair for the kids and a fantastic convivial atmosphere.
Date:Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Location: Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, Ealing, London
Not a big fan of Melas, but I though I’d spread the word…
Re: London Mela 2008, 10th August 2008 @ Gunnersbury Park, Ealing, W5 4NE
I went ot the Pakistan Day Festival last year, is there another one this year? Because someone told me that there is one in Hyde Park, but I doubt all the big celebs are coming this year, no?
Re: London Mela 2008, 10th August 2008 @ Gunnersbury Park, Ealing, W5 4NE
sweet if, do you mean the Pakistan festival in Trafalgar sq last summer? Oooh I haven't heard about the Hyde Park one! I found this event on Facebook, not sure who's coming though, most probably the UK Bhangra scene.
Re: London Mela 2008, 10th August 2008 @ Gunnersbury Park, Ealing, W5 4NE
^ I keeel ya .. :o once I went to this mela, and the temperature was 39 or 41 degree C. :o a sweating Aalam Lohar in a BLACK dress was enough to kill my curiosity/interest in Asian melas..
Who’s coming?
