Cross-cultural festival nominated for the UK Bhangra Awards 2025
The Thetford Mela, which is part of the Festival of Thetford and Punjab, is up for a chance at winning the Best Events category.
This event is held by the Essex Cultural Diversity Project and was originally inspired by the last Sikh Maharajah of Punjab, Duleep Singh, who settled in Norfolk in 1854.
The Mela was held at Thetford........





















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