Preston Mela: A look back at celebrations from years gone by

By Neil Cross

Published 31st Jul 2020, 07:00 GMT

Preston’s Asian community annual Mela always makes for a colourful and exciting event

Have you enjoyed the previous Mela festivals in Preston? Hopefully it will be back soon but here's a few photographs from days gone by:

Bollywood Dreams dancer performing at the Preston Mela 2010

Artist Ranbir Kaur during the rangoli art workshop at the Gujerati centre in Preston. The workshop is in preparation for the annual Mela

Artist Ranbir Kaur during the rangoli art workshop at the Gujerati centre in Preston. The workshop is in preparation for the annual Mela

Face painting proved popular amongst the young at the Preston Millennium Mela Festival held at Avenham Park, Preston

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