Dancers at the London Mela
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A new festival, billed as the biggest celebration of Asian arts and culture this summer, takes place on Sunday.
The London Mela features multiple stages and pavilions, a giant funfair and a sports arena.
The free event takes place in Gunnersbury Park in Acton, west London, between 1200 BST and 2000 BST.
Organisers say it will celebrate the diversity of London's Asian communities and is open to everyone.
It will feature popular and classical music, dance, stand up comedy, community performances, sports, children's activities, funfair and carnival, street arts, food and global markets.
Those lined up to perform include Rishi Rich and Apache Indian.
The Mela is supported by the Mayor of London and has been organised by the London Borough of Ealing.
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