London is a city of festival and fetes with one or the other event lined up throughout the year in order to attract visitors. Travellers on a budget trip to London can still have memorable time by being a part of these free festivals around town and staying in the
Discount hotels offering all facilities at reasonable rates. London Mela assures great entertainment in September.
The Event: London Mela 2011
Catch the mind blowing event at the Gunnersbury Park on the 4th of September in 2011 with a huge line up of programmes featuring live music, family activities and glimpse of traditional Asian culture assuring wholesome entertainment for people of all ages. Mela is an Indian word meaning huge festival coupled with all sorts of entertainment avenues like circus, food stalls and artists displaying their exceptional skills in art so that people can have a gala time under one roof. The London Mela promises to be the biggest exhibit of Asian culture in Europe guaranteeing great fun and excitement.
Event Highlights
The festival provides an opportunity to have a glimpse of the traditional Asian culture in London at the London Mela with eight dedicated zones themed so to exhibit the multi-coloured Asian way of life in a vibrant carnival atmosphere. Gunnersbury Park will be abound with activity for an entire day with food stalls, dance and live music sessions, fashion and esteemed guests line-up. There will be performances on classical and experimental music, comedy acts, circus and street theatre events and arts performances.
The one-day Mela is the biggest celebration of South-Asian culture and creativity in Europe with support from the Mayor of London and other dignitaries and the diversity of the popular event makes it ideal for people of all ages, cultures and background. Celebrating diversity as well as promoting tolerance and providing fabulous opportunity to generate insight about their culture and tradition.
One can easily catch tubes to reach the venue or book hotels near Gunnersbury to remain closer to the happening venue and preventing oneself from missing any of the events at the free festival.
The celebration is expected to be more grandiose this year with a selection of performances having traditional flavour combining the best varieties of all the Asian folk and contemporary dances. With huge variety in music ranging from customary classical music to the modern trendy beats. Devoted DJs zones, street arts, comedy and visual arts are on offer.
Other highlights include food stalls serving exotic and deliciously flavoured food from all around the world as well as dedicated stalls for traditional Asian foods. The fairground area with interesting rides and funfair completes the thrilling entertainment packages for all.
The finale wraps up the gala event with a lively al fresco celebration in time-honoured style where commoners and tourists can equally enjoy carve of authentic Asian traditions.
The festival features among the most awaited September event in London so make an advance booking with London hotels to avoid the last minute hurry and enjoy!!
