Preston Mela

Preston Mela is now in its 12th year as a major public - community cultural event for the city.

This event will be a one-day flagship event to showcase and promote South Asian heritage, art and culture in Preston, celebrating cultural diversity thereby promoting community cohesion.

The committee plan to do this by organising a full day festival that supports and promotes both traditional and conventional South Asian arts, culture and heritage of music, dance, crafts and food.

The event will take place on Sunday 15th June 2008 will include a full programme of performances by professional artists, a number of interactive craft, dance and music workshops, fashion shows, crafts activities and food stalls.

The Event will take place between 12noon and 8pm

Free Admittance

Dates

. 14 Jun 2009

Road Directions

From the city centre: Turn left at the traffic lights on Fishergate into Chapel Street, walk past Winckley Square. The entrance to the park is at the bottom of the road.