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Best pictures from Perth Mela Festival 2024

The event was a vibrant celebration of culture and diversity in the Fair City.

Left is kilted Councillor Andy Chan who helped to organise the event and Echo Zhu who's visiting from Qingdao, Kiautschou Bay in China. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Left is kilted Councillor Andy Chan who helped to organise the event and Echo Zhu who's visiting from Qingdao, Kiautschou Bay in China. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
By Chloe Burrell

A vibrant celebration of culture took place as Perth Mela Festival returned to the city on Saturday.

The action-packed programme kicked off with a colourful parade from Thimblerow Car Park to the North Inch.

This year’s event boasted a range of music and dance, including performances from Julie Young Dance Studios and Yee Hung Ga Kung Fu Academy.

It was also a treat for the tastebuds, with street food from Pakistan and India on offer.

Our photographer Steve MacDougall was there to capture some of the best moments from the day.

Young Ambassadors from China brought smiles and colour to the event. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Batons at the ready with the Letham Majorettes. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The Chinese Lion & Dragon led the parade. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
All smiles for the photographer. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Some bagpipes made an appearance. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
”Baila Venezuela”. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Fun with bubbles. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A day full of music. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Waves from young martial artists. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A vibrant day in Perth. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Pose for the photo. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Baila Venezuela showed an ornate outfit. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Dancers from the Julie Young Dance Studio. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Young Ambassadors from China. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Performers with Showboat Circus (from Dundee) stood out in the crowds. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Another angle of this outfit. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The Julie Young Dance Studio performing as they paraded. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A juggler showed off their skills. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Crowds filled the North Inch in Perth. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Left is kilted Councillor Andy Chan who helped to organise the event and Echo Zhu who’s visiting from Qingdao, Kiautschou Bay in China. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Some more entertainment from Julie Young Dance Studio. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Performers on stage at the Perth Mela. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A fun day for everyone. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
It was also a treat for the taste buds, with street food from Pakistan and India on offer. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

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