watching

at the Mela  in Newcastle at the weekend

England v Pakistan

With diplomatic  relationships currently strained to breaking point and with a cricket test series   against Pakistan underway; this display of key rings at the recent Mela  provided a clear visual metaphor.

Kulfi

Kulfi  is a  flavoured frozen milk based dessert which originated in India. This van was at the Mela
in Newcastle's Exhibition Park  at the weekend .

Mela faces

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Mela dancers

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amongst the international artists at the Mela some local people also performed , of which these are two.

the Newcastle Mela

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The Newcastle Mela ( http://www.newcastlemela.co.uk/ ) is an annual free event celebrating mainly Punjabi, Pakistani, Bengali and Hindi cultures.

ths Newcastle Mela

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Mela means 'gathering' and can describe such events as a festival, a market, or a religious gathering . The Newcastle Mela ( http://www.newcastlemela.co.uk/ ) is an annual free event celebrating mainly Punjabi, Pakistani, Bengali and Hindi cultures. It is being held this weekend in the Exhibition Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.