Uniting the city through culture, colour and creativity

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The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot is and ongoing project exploring Worcester’s industrial history with memories captured from our diverse communities.

The memories are told through Dance, Music, Storytelling and Visual Arts that take visitors on an immersive journey

The Melting Pot

A festival of togetherness in South Asian style!

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Mela literally means a ‘festival of togetherness’ and is always vibrant, inclusive and entertaining. It showcases all aspects of culture and tradition across the region.

Mela is...
about feeling happiness and joy
about giving and receiving
colourful and vibrant
learning from each other
Learning from each other
about bringing generations together
Eating, drinking and laughing together
for everyone
about breaking down barriers
sharing our values
a voice for the community
a feast for the senses
A spirit of abundance
a celebration of culture and heritage

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Breaking down barriers & strengthening communities

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yellow and red hanging decors
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It is a powerful force to breakdown barriers and strengthen communities while creating a springboard for further exploration. We hope it will encourage you all to explore further what the south asian community and its rich heritage have to offer.