Wakefield Museums and Castles

This poster shows the programme of events for the Wakefield Mela in 1996.

The word 'mela' comes from Sanskrit. It means to 'gather' or 'meet'.

The Mela is a South Asian festival. It comes from an Indian tradition and is sometimes associated with the Hindu faith.

Today melas are a celebration of multiculturalism, diversity and togetherness. They are vibrant, colourful events with food and drink, music and entertainment.

Wakefield Mela took place in several years during the 1990s. It was recently revived after a 20 year absence.

In 1996, the programme included dancing, sports and children's activities.

Wakefield Mela 1996

Sunday August 18 1996

Wakefield Trinity Rugby Ground, Doncaster Road, Wakefield.

12 to 6pm.

Programme of events

12:00 - Official opening ceremony

13:00 - Dhol Blasters bhangra dancers

13:30 - Tug-of-war

14:00 - Dhol Blasters bhangra dancers

14:30 - Karate demonstration

15:00 - Volleyball

16:00 - Arshad Aziz and party

Also: children's activities, bouncy castle, bar fly jumping and mehndi.

Please note: the above times are all approximate and subject to change.

Sponsors / organisers:

• M.K. Management: Property management. For all your commercial and domestic property needs. [Telephone number redacted]

• Topa Take Away: Finest Indian cuisine. Doncaster Road, Wakefield. [Telephone number redacted]

• For further details contact: M. Akram / Javed Iqbal [telephone numbers redacted].