MANCHESTER MELA 2006 FEVER WITH WESTERN UNION listings

Thousands of people are expected to attend in order to participate and celebrate a plethora of rich and colourful South Asian culture. Entertainment acts have travelled to Manchester to join in the celebrations and to perform a dazzling display from rising bhangra star Lehmber Hussainpuri and the legendary bhangra group B21 as well as MCs Metz and Trix and singing Pakistani folk sensation Arif Lohar. Community activities and information will mix together with sports events, including kabaddi, dressage, a family fun run, bazaars, fashion shows and radio roadshows. Furthermore, Western Union Money Transfer will be adding to the festivities by hosting an array of family activities to tantalise your cultural taste buds.

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