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People originating in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan) have made their homes all over the world. In doing so, they have enriched and contributed to local societies everywhere. MELA! Festivals aim to both unite these communities and explore their diversity, engaging both the South Asian community and communities within the Lower Mainland at large.
South Asian culture has seen a recent popularity within mainstream culture including popular fashion trends, pop culture, fitness trends and food. We would like our festivals to illustrate the roots of these trends as well as bring some new ones to the Canadian scene. Connecting with the youth of this diaspora and showing hope for the future is another outcome we would like to see! |