ISLAMIC RELIEF EVENT
Thousands attend ‘Glasgow Mela’
12/04/07

Sunday 17th June 2007 saw thousands of people from all walks of life come together, to enjoy the diverse cultural festivities from the multi-cultural city of Glasgow.

	The Venue: Kelvingrove Park Glasgow Attractions at this years Mela included: Hong Lok Lion Dance - A Lion dance traditionally opens Chinese events Punjabi No 1 - The seventeen strong bhangra dancers Ayawara - PanAfrican music All backgrounds attending

Islamic Relief right in the middle
Islamic Relief was situated in the heart of the Mela, right at its centre. It was a glorious day; the sky was beaming with the sun rays, and children screaming with excitement. All in all, it was a fun filled day; full of life!


First experience of the Glasgow Mela

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For one participant, this was their first experience of working at the ‘Mela’, having in previous years been amongst the excited visitors. She said: “The day started off steadily but before you knew it, a swarm of people just came whooshing towards us. For a moment I felt I didn’t have enough hands, and for the first time I felt an extra mouth would have benefited me. As I gazed towards the rest of the Islamic Relief team, it was clear from some of their facial expressions the feeling was mutual”.


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About 2000 flyers were distributed for the impending charity dinner as well as I-Walk. Many of the children signed up on the day to get their I-Walk sponsor pack. All in all the day was very eventful; everyone seemed pleased that they had gained something, even if it was the smile of small child who left with one of our balloons. Definitely something I look forward to next year.


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