Maidstone Community Mela 2017
The popular Maidstone Community Mela which has been taking place in the borough since 2003 moves to a new venue this year in Whatman Park. The Community Mela which has been organised by Cohesion Plus working in partnership with Kent Equality Cohesion Council, local partners and volunteers will be taking place on Sunday July 16th … Continue reading Maidstone Community Mela 2017
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Maidstone Street Mela
Music, dance, food from around the world took centre stage in Maidstone Town Centre on Sunday September 11th. The Maidstone Street Mela was organised in partnership by Cohesion Plus and Maidstone Borough Council and part funded by Arts Council England with entertainment taking place in Jubilee Square, Fremlin Walk and Weak Street. The event was … Continue reading Maidstone Street Mela
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Maidstone Street Mela 2016
Maidstone has been hosting a celebration of culturally diverse music food and dance since 2003, with the sights, sounds, flavours, and traditions of the diverse local community coming together as part of the Maidstone Mela event. For 2016, however, the event adopts smaller, more engaging look with a street mela in the heart of the … Continue reading Maidstone Street Mela 2016
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Maidstone Mela Again Proves Popular
Despite the poor weather thousands attended the 13th Maidstone Mela in Mote Park. The Mela has since its inception has been held on the second Sunday of September and has attracted a huge following and this year was no exception. The event was organised by Maidstone Borough Council in partnership with Cohesion Plus, Mela Steering … Continue reading Maidstone Mela Again Proves Popular
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Maidstone Mela Returns for 13th Year!
The popular Maidstone Mela – one of the largest Melas in the South East – will return to Mote Park for its 13th year on Sunday 13 September. The free festival is a celebration of the borough’s cultural diversity and local talent, with food, music and dance from around the world. Entertainment starts at 12:30pm, … Continue reading Maidstone Mela Returns for 13th Year!
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