Newcastle Mela 2010

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Newcastle Asian Arts and Music presents the Mela, a two day festival featuring music and dance, bazaars, children activities, food and sporting events held at the Exhibition Park. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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An artist creating beautiful art of Henna, the traditional Indian art at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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A dancer performed a modern dance as part of the stage event at Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Dancers performing Bollywood dance during Newcastle Mela 2010 stage event. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Jon Churhward School of Taekwondo-do showing-off their skills at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Visitors passing-by one of the bazaars selling traditional South Asian attires at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Some of the attires on display at the bazaar of The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Traders offered bargain price goods at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Traders offered bargain price goods at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Traders offered bargain price goods at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Variety of food sold at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Visitors making choices from the variety of food offered at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Variety of food sold at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Visitors enjoying the day out during The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Variety of food sold at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Variety of food sold at The Newcastle Mela 2010. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. 01/08/2010.

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Newcastle Asian Arts and Music (NAAM) presents the 17th successive annual Mela festival in association with Unison. The Mela which was held at the Exhibition Park was a two day free event based around Punjabi, Pakistani, Bengali and Hindi and other South Asian cultures, and was opened to anyone who wants to learn more, be entertained and meet new people as well as enjoy different music, art and food in the heart of Newcastle. In short, Mela is the feast of sights, smells, sounds and tastes.

The event which started from 31st of July and ended today, includes the hottest contemporary Asian acts as well as traditional displays of music and dance which appealed to all ages and races. The Newcastle Mela offered extensive activities targeting the whole family and brought together the diverse ethnic communities in and around Newcastle and surrounding areas.