Bhangra Nation is the oldest and Youngest Bhangra organization in the world which started in 1996. This year Bhangra Nation expanded in several categories implementing projects to promote Bhangra world wide. Bhangra Nation is now proud to announce the Bhangra Nation MELA (Fest).
Mela is a Punjabi word meaning "festival" and a Sanskrit word meaning 'to meet', used to describe all sorts of community celebrations and festivals in the Asian subcontinent.
The Bhangra Nation MELA is a major free festival, supported by the Ontario Arts Council, celebrating Asian arts, culture and creativity. With activities for all communities and all generations, the Mela includes a variety of stages and zones:
- main stage features upcoming and established Canadian Asian talent and international artists
- Dhol stage
- Bhangra stage
- Giddha Nation
- Bhangra Rally
A long-standing tradition in South Asia, the Mela strengthens communities by bringing people together in a festival atmosphere where everyone can enjoy food, music and dance.
The event will feature contemporary and classical music and dance, street theatre, comedy, visual arts and spoken word, from some of the world's biggest names.