Thousands of people enjoyed fun in the sun as one of the Norths biggest festivals came to life on 26-27 September.

 

Young and old headed to Exhibition Park to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the Newcastle Mela. The huge array of cultural delights on offer ensured no one was disappointed.

The Mela - based on Punjabi, Pakistani, Bengali, Hindi and other South Asian cultures - included traditional music and dance alongside a host of stalls. Fantastic food on offer also drew huge crowds.

The two-day free festival was the 16th held in the city and is expected to attract well over 30,000 people.

A host of community groups staged colourful performances included rapping, Bollywood dances, street and breakdancing, and a fashion show. Bhangra group Alaap and singer Jazzy B also performed. 

Related Articles:

• British students learn about emerging economies in India Read more: British students learn about em
• 64th Independence Day celebrated in London
• East India Co is back - with an Indian owner
• Toilet politics: Indian-style commodes scrapped in Manchester
• 'Khatta Meetha has a strong, memorable social message'
• 'End-of-life' care worst in India, best in UK
• Indian envoy inaugurates temple extension at Leicester
• British milkman masters Gujarati, Bengali for work
• Cockney to disappear from London 'within 30 years'
• Forced marriages among Indian, Pak communities on the rise in UK
• Indian painting sold for a record by London auctioneer
• Bollywood posters make their mark globally as art
• Britian rejects India's demand for artefacts
• Indian masterpiece tipped to fetch up to £1.8m
• £16million Sanatan Hindu Mandir opens in Wembley