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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Leicester Belgrave Mela Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 11.00am - 6.00pm Humberstone Gate, Clock Tower, Gallowtree Gate, Leicester Market

Leicester Belgrave Mela

Bank Holiday Monday 26th August
11.00am - 6.00pm
Humberstone Gate, Clock Tower, Gallowtree Gate, Leicester Market
Star Plus and O2, in association with Sandicliffe Ford, welcome you to a glittering mix of live music, dance, food, fashion, arts and culture at the Leicester Belgrave Mela festival.
The biggest Indian Bazaar in the UK is a shopper’s paradise in Leicester Market, featuring fashion, jewellery and more.  Experience a taste of the Golden Mile with a huge variety of mouth watering curries, tasty tiffins, delicious drinks and succulent sweets from across the subcontinent in our famous Indian food court.
The Mela stage will feature everything from Bollywood and Bhangra, to belly dancing and hip hop. This year’s headline acts include H Dhami, Navin Kundra, San2 and Sarika Gill, plus live performances from the best dancers and musicians from right here in Leicester.
Free workshops, street arts and cultural performances can be found across the festival. Look out for live performances by the famous Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, plus international rangoli street artist Janak Chauhan will be adding a splash of colour to the city centre streets.
Join us, along with a few celebrity guests, for a free, fun-filled day of Indian culture and South Asian arts for the whole family.

Highlights

11.00am          Community performances on the Mela Stage on Humberstone Gate
1.30pm            BBC Asian Network showcase including H Dhami, San2, Sarika Gill and Navin Kundra
3.30pm            Star Plus showcase Shiamak Davar International Dance Troupe and Jaipur Kawa Brass Band
5.00pm            Team PBN, Sabras Radio bring you live music and masti featuring popular presenters.

Need Further Information?

For further information about Leicester Mela:
W: leicester-mela.co.uk
E: leicester_mela@yahoo.com 
T: 0116 222 1905
Facebook: /leicestermela
Twitter: @leicestermela
- See more at: http://www.visitleicester.info/things-to-see-and-do/festivals-celebrations/summer-in-the-city/city-festival/leicester-belgrave-mela/#sthash.MRvA451Z.dpuf


City Festival  Sunday 25th & Bank Holiday Monday 26th August  Leicester City Centre

Ride Leicester Festival Sunday 25th August 11.00am - 4.00pm Bede Park and City Centre

Sports Fest Sunday 25th August  11.00am - 4.00pm Humberstone Gate West & Gallowtree Gate, Leicester

Our Leicester Day Sunday 25th August 11.00am - 4.00pm Leicester Market

End of the Pier Delights Sunday 25th & Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 11.00am - 4.00pm Orton Square, Leicester

Journeys Festival Sunday 25th & Bank Holiday Monday 26th August  11.00am - 5.00pm Town Hall Square

Old Town Festival Bank Holiday Monday 26th August  11.00am - 5.00pm BBC Radio Leicester, Magazine Square, Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester Castle and Motte, Old Town Sites

Leicester Belgrave Mela Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 11.00am - 6.00pm Humberstone Gate, Clock Tower, Gallowtree Gate, Leicester Market