Croydon Mela

16/07/2021

This Sunday 18 July kicks off. We should have been celebrating on Sunday however we hope to be back next year and be part of this important month then. In the meantime do check out the fantastic line up of events over the next month 🤩

Here's the official 2021 calendar! Kicks off this Sunday 18th July

We have 100+ official online events, free to attend. Event details and how to register here 👉🏽www.southasianheritage.org.uk/events

Get involved and spread the word!

11/03/2021

Tonight, 11 March - check out this International Women's day panel discussion from South Asian Heritage Month.

14/07/2020

A year ago today we were in sun filled Wandle Park enjoying . We were supposed to be back this coming Sunday but like all major events around the world, we've had to take a break this year. BUT we will be back next year. So in the meantime, enjoy the video and photos from last year. And do leave your memories and photos in the comments below.

Sunday 14th July 2019 saw Croydon Mela return to Wandle Park for the third year. Celebrating the culture of Croydon's diverse Asian communities, showcasing a...

09/06/2020

We have taken the sad decision to CANCEL Croydon Mela 2020, planned for Sunday 19th July in Wandle Park.

We had initially considered delaying until later in 2020 but unfortunately this is not possible.

This decision follows advice from Croydon Council and guidelines from Public Health England about social gatherings.

We are thrilled to announce that Croydon Mela will be returning on Sunday 18th July 2021 in Wandle Park.

We are starting preparations NOW to make Croydon Mela 2021 the best year yet!
Thank you for everyone's continued support over the past few months.

Stay safe, Croydon Mela Team

19/04/2020

We were supposed to be bringing you in three months. However due to the current COVID-19 crisis we have postponed the Mela. Enjoy the highlights from 2019 for now whilst we work on alternative options. Stay safe and well and one day we will come back together again 🙏🏽💜

Sunday 14th July 2019 saw Croydon Mela return to Wandle Park for the third year. Celebrating the culture of Croydon's diverse Asian communities, showcasing a...

27/10/2019

May colourful lights brighten the journey ahead. Happy and best wishes for the New Year

09/10/2019

Great first planning meeting with the team for 2020 over great food and chai at Urban Guj for inspiration. Let's see what we line up for you next year! Watch this space. 😎🤩
With Apsara Arts, Beeja, Think Events London, Chetna Kapacee, Anusha Subramanyam, Jimmy Veitch, Vipul Sangoi.

28/07/2019

And here are some photos of our lovely Rung Mela family zone by the official photographer Rosie Reed Gold. Can you spot yourself in any of the pictures? 😊

Sunday 14 July, Wandle Park once again played host, as an estimated 12,000 headed to Croydon Mela for a colourful celebration of Asian culture, with music, dance, food, family fun and entertainment. The Rung Mela Zone Programmed by Malti Patel of Apsara Arts and Emergency Exit Arts www.croydonmela.c...

28/07/2019

2 weeks ago we celebrated at with over 12,000 people coming to . Here are some official pics of the main stage taken by our photographer Vipul Sangoi

Sunday 14 July, Wandle Park once again played host, as an estimated 12,000 headed to Croydon Mela for a colourful celebration of Asian culture, with music, dance, food, family fun and entertainment. Programmed by three women from Croydon –Chetna Kapacee, Anusha Subramanyam and Malti Patel – with...