The annual Dashehra Diwali Mela held in Albert Square Manchester was a huge success.
The action packed day featured food, live music, crafts and dance closed with fireworks and special effects.
Images courtesy: Indian Association Manchester
Organised by the Indian Association Manchester, the Mela event features an impressive programme of live entertainment on two stages as well as in Albert Square with performances by the Global Grooves, Bollywood Brass Band, music by Channi Singh OBE and Mona Singh, Nachda Sansaar Bhangra dancers, classical dance by Annapurna Indian Dance Company, Explosive Band Baja and BrotherHood Punjabi singers and much more.
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