The Edinburgh Mela was founded in 1995 by members of the city's minority ethnic communities. The first festival was held in Meadowbank Stadium and quickly grew to attract 20,000 people each year. It was the first Mela in Scotland and has gained a strong reputation in the UK.
In 2000 the festival moved to Pilrig Park and in recent years has drawn large numbers of people over the weekend.
This year's Mela Festival takes place from the 7th - 9th August at Pilrig Park.
Welcome to the 15th Edinburgh Mela Festival. In this year of Homecoming we are celebrating Scotland's place in the world as a vibrant, culturally diverse nation. A land that has, over many years, welcomed generations of immigrant communities who have chosen to make Scotland their home. We're thinking of this as our year of Home-be-coming. We've decided to place a particular focus on artists who draw on a range of heritages to make innovative and contemporary work that reaches across artistic and cultural boundaries.
Come to our party, and share in the celebration - we think we have all the right ingredients!
You can find more information visiting http://www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk/
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