We preview the Newcastle Mela festival as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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00:00A mix of traditional and contemporary South Asian entertainment, and a wide array of flavourful
00:06and aromatic food from Indian, Pakistani and other South Asian cuisines, this year's
00:10Newcastle Mela, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024, is sure to be a hit
00:15with all who attend.
00:17After the recent riots up and down the country, including in Sunderland and Hartlepool, the
00:20Mela's organisers in alignment with local police are making sure this year's is the
00:24best yet, and that it celebrates the mix of cultures we have in the region.
00:28The free festival sees crowds of over 40,000 attend each year, and runs across the bank
00:33holiday weekend.
00:34It promises fun for all the family, whatever your age, starting with Mela in the City at
00:38Grey's Monument on Saturday the 24th, then the Mela kicks into action in Exhibition Park
00:43on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
00:45There will also be opportunities to experience arts and crafts, such as henna workshops and
00:48stilt walkers.
00:50Given recent national events, the Mela hopes to bring the community together for some family
00:54fun, and in its 30th year, it promises to be one not to miss.