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Mela to take place in Palmer Park on Sunday

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:01 am
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A CELEBRATION of the best of Asia will come to Palmer Park on Sunday, thanks to the return of the Mela.

The family-friendly event will feature music, art and culture from the continent, with an emphasis on its links with Berkshire.

Organisers are promising breath-taking performances, including Bollywood and street dance acts, international and local singers.

They include Hunterz, H Dhami, Sona Walia, Sonia Chohan, Amrit Saab, and Vish.

A Qawwalli group, Haji Ameer Khan Brothers, will perform, and there will be turns from Compound Radius, Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band, and Shoonya.

Among the dancers are the Drishtu Kathak Group, My Dance Land, and the Rachel Bennette School of Belly Dance.

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There will be activities for children, including shows, and a fun fair.

More than 15 food stalls will be present and there will also be more than 20 shopping stalls.

First held in 2016, it has grown since and is aimed at the whole community.

Entry is free, and the event runs from noon to 7pm.

For more details, log on to: readingmela.com

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