Glasgow Mela 2009
June 23, 2009 by Martin Graham
Raky Gulabhbdis at the Glasgow Mela 2009
Over 25,000 people headed along to Kelvingrove Park to celebrate the 18th annual Mela. ‘Mela’ meaning ‘gathering’, is a celebration of diverse cultures in Scotland. The crowds were entertained by acts including the ‘Princess of Bhangra’ Mona Singh and UK artist Jassi Sidhu with his eight piece band. Tigerstyle, Glasgow’s very own DJ and producer team and Tullochan Trust, a street dance group comprised mainly of young African people from refugee families who have settled in Clydebank, appeared on the Commonwealth stage. Elsewhere, there were activities for kids including arts and crafts and Chinese lantern making. Some parents expressed concern at the cost of the fairground rides; most of them cost £2 per go. QUOTE FROM GRACE
Police reported that there were no arrests at the event, despite the presence of large groups of young Asian men.
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