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IN PICTURES: More than 14,000 move and groove to the return of Aberdeen Mela

By Lauren Robertson and Gemma Bibby
Dance group, Baila Venesuela performing on stage. Picture by Paul Glendell
Dance group, Baila Venesuela performing on stage. Picture by Paul Glendell

More than 10,000 people headed to the north-east for a day packed full of culture and diversity.

Aberdeen Mela – One World Day 2022 came back with a bang to Westburn Park on Sunday, much to the delight of everyone involved.

Visitors were spoilt for choice with hundreds of performers, stalls, workshops and activities to enjoy.

All the senses were stimulated with new and exciting smells, sights and sounds to explore as the festival had what organisers have called “the best Mela yet”.

Our photographer Paul Glendell headed into the heart of the event to capture the true atmosphere of the day.

Dance group Desi Braveheart. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
The crowd enjoying the show. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
People carry a  large Venezuelan Flag. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Touch of Love on stage. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
It’s more comfortable if you bring your own chair to watch the performers. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Dance group Desi Braveheart. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
The audience keen to capture the moments on camera. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Some of the performers of Touch of Love waiting to take to the stage. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
The audience enjoying the show in the sunshine. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson</p> <p>
The Group Raag from London on stage. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Maria Villalobos with Fillipo, Francesco and Alessandro Bassano enjoying a picnic. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Rhemat’s Restaraunt was very busy serving wonderful looking food. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
FHA Kitchen was doing very good trade with long queues. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Rhemat’s Restaurant was very busy serving wonderful looking food. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Isla Walker having fun on a bungie trampoline in the children’s play area. Picture by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson

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