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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Maidstone Mela 2015 Details
The Maidstone Mela will be taking place on September 13 at Mote Park between 12.30 and 6.30pm. There is an exciting stage programme featuring a range of culturally diverse artists including Bulgarian Folk Group Kitka, Kerala Cultural Association, Real Eire Irish Dance, Piwnica Polish Cabaret, Maidstone Nepalese Community Group, Four by Four Bhangra Group and … Continue reading Maidstone Mela 2015 Details
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Maidstone Mela 2014 Video
See some wonderful footage of the 12th Maidstone Mela which captured the colour, fun and artistic quality. The Mela was organised in partnership by Cohesion Plus, Maidstone Borough Council, Kent Equality Cohesion Council, Maidstone Mela Advisory Group with the support of Arts Council England.
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