The day-long festival in the ‘artists garden’ behind York Art Gallery will feature live music, food and dance from around the world that will celebrate York’s diversity, says organiser Shamim Eimaan.
Mela festivals began in South India - the word means 'gathering' in Hindi - but have become common in major cities across the UK.
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NAP Pad Homelessness Accommodation to Return
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Princess Anne Presents York Care Provider With Award
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Destiny Disability Dance
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Alan Carr Set to Bring New Show to York Barbican in 2027
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Tadcaster Grammar School closed after girl dies in crash
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Couple learn of £1m win sitting in York McDonald's
A COUPLE found out they had won a million pounds - as they sat in a York McDonald's taking a break from Christmas shopping.
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