BackIn 2024, we continued Mela as a week long festival with two massive outdoor events attracting thousands of people.
Highlights of 2024 included:
- The return of Mela Carnival, featuring a spectacular parade across the city centre culiminating in a global village party at City Hall grounds
- The spectacular festival finale at Botanic Gardens with over 20,000 people flocking to the park to enjoy a wonderland of world music, dance, food and art
- Launch of our Many Memories, Many Voices exhibition at 2 Royal Avenue marking the memories and experiences of older people from migrant communities.
- Premier of major new music collaboration Citadels of the Sun
- A whole host of food events including a three course dining experience at the Silk Road Supper Club; our Tea Walking Tours and cookery demonstrations at Taste the World.
- A whole host of wellbeing experiences with events across the city’s parks and studios
2024 Festival Snaps
