London Mela 2009
10th August 2009Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, Ealing, London, W5 4NE
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8825 6064
London Mela Festival is one of the most exciting events in multicultural London that celebrates Asian music and culture. Last year the festival attracted 55,000 visitors so this year you can expect even more. The London Mela is a great chance to learn more about the Asian culture enjoy the ethnic connections or make new friends. It is a wonderful multicultural event for everyone who wants to enjoy the feast from the perspective of Asian communities.If you wonder what the word Mela means, it comes from the sanskrit "to meet". It usually describes large gathering of people for a particular reason - artistic, political or religious. Melas are feasts of sights, smells, sounds and tastes and often markets, folk troupes, music and dance. Mela Festivals are usually days for the whole family and friends.
London Mela 2009 at the Gunnersbury Park will present a range of Asian entertainment elements. It is worth seeing their great dance performances, let children enjoy their specially-designed activities as well as various sport events and a carnival-style closure.
The list of performers that will entertain you at the Gunnersbury Park festival is extensive. British Asian music and Bolywood films will also be there!
The entrance to the London Mela is free, so it is a great opportunity to invite your friends and family. The complex festival will offer something for everyone - whether you are a fan of Asian culture or like live music, dance, Bolywood films, fashion or just a good atmosphere - you will find it all at the London Mela Festival!
Visiting London Mela 2009:
Cost: Free
Time: 12:00pm - 9:30 pm
Age Restrictions:n/a
Nearest Underground Stations:
South Ealing Tube (11 minutes)
Acton Town Tube (16 minutes)
Nearest Hotels: From our Quality Crown Hotel Kensington it is just a 10 minute direct Piccadilly Line ride to the Acton Town tube station! From our Paddington hotels you need to take the District Line and change at Earls Court for the Piccadilly Line.
