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Here's what you missed from London Mela 2017

The 15th ZEE London Mela saw London’s second biggest community event and Europe’s biggest festival of South Asian culture return to its original home in Gunnersbury Park

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  1. Large crowds gathered for London Mela 20171 of 23
  2. Sadiq Khan made a visit to London Mela2 of 23
  3. The Mayor of London enjoyed the festivities3 of 23
  4. There was no need to go hungry at Mela this year4 of 23
  5. “Our 15th anniversary festival has been our best yet."5 of 23
  6. A range of food was served at the event6 of 23
  7. The dance stage hosted a variety of acts throughout the day7 of 23
  8. London Mela is in its 15th year8 of 23
  9. Dance acts performed on one of Mela's four stages9 of 23
  10. A dance act from Mela10 of 23
  11. DJ Nish played on London Mela's BBC Asia stage11 of 23
  12. Large crowds gathered at the BBC Asia stage12 of 23
  13. Kan D Man played on the BBC Asia stage13 of 23
  14. Yasser performed during the festival14 of 23
  15. Hard Kaur performed at the festival15 of 23
  16. Asian Dub Foundation performed16 of 23
  17. Asian Dub Foundation17 of 23
  18. Desi Crew at London Mela18 of 23
  19. DJ Dips19 of 23
  20. The finale of London Mela 201720 of 23
  21. An elaborate performance was carried out at the end of the day21 of 23
  22. The elaborate fireworks display at Mela22 of 23
  23. The finale of London Mela23 of 23
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