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SUMMARY:Rutherglen Mela
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate South Asian arts\, faith\, and community at Rutherglen’s inaugural Mela! \nPresented by Rutherglen 900 in partnership with Glasgow Mela on the eve of Diwali\, this free\, family-friendly festival opens up the entire Town Hall for a vibrant afternoon of music\, dance\, food\, and conversation. \nLive performances and music (From 1pm)\nFusion welcome by Glasgow band Unison Anthems\, blending Great Highland Bagpipes with Indian Dhol drums. \nClassica  and devotional music: South Indian Carnatic devotional music performed by the Hindu Temple of Scotland singing group. \nPoetry and art: Readings by Doune-based poet Nalini Paul\, plus an interview with local designer Sahasra\, winner of the Mela logo competition. \nWorld Premiere Commission: A special 20-minute Bharatanatyam dance piece by Aishwarya Patil and Divya Karthikeyan\, weaving classical South Indian dance with a story rooted in Rutherglen. \nDrop-in activities and highlights (all afternoon)\nLiving Rangoli: Help local artists from the Hindu Temple of Scotland build a massive\, vibrant flower artwork throughout the day. Exhibition room from 11am. Flowers provided\, or bring your own to contribute. \nStories of Faith (11pm): A relaxed conversation featuring local faith community voices ahead of Scottish Interfaith Week. \nBharatanatyam Dance Workshop with Divya Karthikeyan Grand Hall 1:15pm–2pm (arrive for 1pm). No booking necessary. Age 5+Diwali Crafts with Aparna Ramesh Tower Room 4:00pm-5:00. Book via Eventbrite to guarantee place. Age 3+Creative Workshops: Join an open dance workshop\, a youth-led design session\, or share your hopes for the town with the Waste/Land/Futures research team. \nDesign Your Own Logo with Sahasra Ashwin Tower Room 3:10pm–4:00pm. Book this workshop via Eventbrite to guarantee place. Young people aged 8-16\, parents and carers welcome \nCurated Market: Browse stalls from local ESOL classes\, South Lanarkshire Council\, Equal Clothing\, and Rutherglen 900 on the Mezzanine. \nThemed Café Menu: The Town Hall café will be open all day\, serving a specially themed menu including warming cups of authentic chai. \nWhile entry to the Mela is completely free and unticketed\, spaces for specific workshops can be booked in advance to guarantee your spot. A limited number of walk-in spaces will be available on the door. \nBooking information\nNo booking required\, except for the Design Your Own Logo workshop (see link above)..
URL:https://scottishinterfaithweek.org/event/rutherglen-mela
LOCATION:Rutherglen Town Hall\, 139 Main Street\, Rutherglen\, G73 2JJ
CATEGORIES:Glasgow/West Central
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