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Annual Mela provides culture in the sunshine
• I SPENT the whole of Sunday at the Bangladesh Mela in Coram’s Field last weekend and I’m proud that our borough is championing diversity and social inclusion.
The Mela allowed all residents of Camden, regardless of race and colour, to enjoy the best aspects of Bengali culture in the fine English sunshine.
The general atmosphere was one of jubilation and in addition to enjoying the excellent curry and getting some henna done on my hands, I bought a bag from the APASENTH (Asian Parents Association for Special Educational Needs in Tower Hamlets) stall which was hand-made by people with learning disabilities.
And, of course, I was extremely pleased to see a strong but not overbearing “green” theme running through the Mela.
Photos from the day are on my website: www.tulipsiddiq.com
TULIP SIDDIQ
Judd Street, WC1
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