Bollywood Dreams? The Rise of the Asian Mela as a Global Cultural Phenomenon

This article will examine some of the complexities inherent in the development of Asian Mela festivals from small-scale community-based events in India, to national celebrations of Diasporic culture in Western countries. Like Caribbean Carnivals, Melas are becoming more popular as a global cultural...

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Main Authors: Melanie Smith, Elizabeth Carnegie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UTS ePRESS 2006-03-01
Series:Public History Review
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Online Access:http://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/phrj/article/view/198