In pictures: Thousands gather in Kelvingrove Park to celebrate Glasgow Mela

This year's festival drew an enormous crowd as 20,000 festivalgoers enjoyed a jam-packed day ofThis year's performance lineup included headliner and Punjabi singer-songwriter Angrez Ali and Scottish DJs Gtown Desi. Also taking theA crowd of umbrella-clad Glaswegians were treated to an evening of sunshine to finish off the event after a rainy start, which still attracted thousands of visitors despite the downpour.

Emerging talents like Supermann on the Beat, Lavannya Manohar and Mishra also took to the stage as local, national and international acts put on a series of captivating performances.stalls were set up so attendees could sample delicacies from around the world, as well as familiar favourites. Market stalls were also back this year offering a range of goods like clothing, accessories, and toys.

Delivered by Glasgow Life, the charity delivering culture and sport in Glasgow, the Mela is the largest of its kind inBailie Annette Christie, Chair of Glasgow Life and Convenor for Culture, Sport and International Relations for Glasgow City"The event showed in spectacular style the cultural diversity and musical and artistic talent that Glasgow is known for.

"This year’s Mela proves the event is a highlight of our city’s cultural calendar, offering high-quality performances, food and fun activities for all ages and interests.”The Mela, meaning “gathering” in Sanskrit, is a South Asian celebration of Glasgow’s diverse communities which aims to promote local artists and their rich cultural heritage.

Glasgow’s first Mela was held in 1990, when the city was named European City of Culture. Originally an indoor celebration at the then newly opened Tramway, the Glasgow Mela has since become a massive outdoor event, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of artists and performers from around the world.

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