Cardiff's first and only large scale outdoor mela has been organised by a voluntary committee in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The mela was founded by Imran Iqbal who has chaired the mela committee since inception. He has also carried out part time project officer duties voluntarily. Imran has also been involved with many multicultural and BME community events in Wales over the last ten years. As of 2010, we are now a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (without share capital). The event itself has now been running successfully and has grown steadily into Wales' largest single day multicultural event attracting 14,000 visitors in 2009.

What is a Mela?

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Mela Organisation

Previously a small voluntary organsaition, we are now a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (without share capital)

Community Advisory Group

Our mela advisory group consists of individuals from a range of organisations in Wales whom help the mela reflect various community needs.

History

The mela has been organised by a voluntary committee since 2007. The mela was founded by Imran Iqbal who has chaired the mela committee since inception.