Middlesbrough Mela
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| Middlesbrough Mela | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Middlesbrough |
| Years active | 35 |
| Established | 1990 |
| Attendance | 50,000 |
| Website | https://middlesbroughmela.co.uk |
The Middlesbrough Mela (also known as BoroMela) is a free, annual two-day long multi-cultural festival and mela held in Middlesbrough, England and is one of the largest events of its kind in North East England.[1]
The Middlesbrough Mela is a blend of the traditional Mela (Sanskrit: मेला) and a celebration of the multicultural life of the people of Middlesbrough. It is collaboratively organised by a committee of residents supported by Middlesbrough Council.
The Mela was first held in Middlesbrough Central Gardens, now Centre Square, in 1990 and has moved between this venue and the larger Albert Park, which it returned to in 2019 after a seven-year break.
In 2009 localised flooding at Albert Park caused the event to be cancelled.[2] In 2015, its 25th anniversary drew a record audience of up to 50,000 over the two days of the festival.[1][3] In 2020 it would have celebrated its 30th anniversary, however, the festival has been cancelled due to the global pandemic.