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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening: Aurat March
DESCRIPTION:Screening of the documentary Aurat March (Women’s March): Why we Protest at the Malmö Feminist Festival\, followed by an open audience discussion
URL:https://melanordic.se/event/documentary-screening-aurat-march/
LOCATION:STPLN\, Malmöhusvägen 5\, Malmö\, Skåne\, 21118\, Sweden
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SUMMARY:The Lund International Tagore Choir
DESCRIPTION:A concert in collaboration with The Lund International Tagore Choir\, featuring original Bengali songs of Rabindranath Tagore\, along with a Q&A with the choir. Location: ABF Malmö\, 18.00-20.00.
URL:https://melanordic.se/event/the-lund-international-tagore-choir/
LOCATION:ABF\, Spånehusvägen 47\, Malmö\, Skåne\, 21158\, Sweden
ORGANIZER;CN="Mela Nordic":MAILTO:info@melanordic.se
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: An Approach to Hindutva
DESCRIPTION:Book talk with Dr Amit Singh on his book An Approach to Hindutva that analyses an Indian case study exploring how Hindu nationalists challenge the established discourse of human rights and secularism in India.
URL:https://melanordic.se/event/book-talk-an-approach-to-hindutva/
LOCATION:ABF\, Spånehusvägen 47\, Malmö\, Skåne\, 21158\, Sweden
ORGANIZER;CN="Mela Nordic":MAILTO:info@melanordic.se
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SUMMARY:No Borders by GhostPeppers - An evening of South Asian Fusion.
DESCRIPTION:South Asian fusion band GhostPeppers from Florida will be performing live in Malmö on July 5th For Malmö Culture Collective at Poeten på Hörnet. \nGhost Peppers features Kevin Meehan and Amrita Ghosh with a wide array of South Asian fusion music that brings together different musical traditions\, western and eastern intersections\, with Urdu\, Hindi\, Bengali and English in their singing. They create musical worlds that represent a space beyond borders and invite us to an exciting melodious fusion evening. \nFacebook Event
URL:https://melanordic.se/event/no-borders-by-ghostpeppers-an-evening-of-south-asian-fusion/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250713T140000
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SUMMARY:Nordic Mela Workshop: 78 Years of Partitioned Voices
DESCRIPTION:“78 Years of South Asian Partitioned Voices” is an international event commemorating the Partition of Indian subcontinent in 1947 that gave birth to India and Pakistan amidst cataclysmic upheavals and an end to British colonialism. This event is curated with a rethinking of Partition narratives to rethink the divisive rhetoric and bring together voices of academics\, artists and South Asian activists to analyse the forces of creativity\, solitaries and syncretism that gives us alternative ways to think of Partition’s grand narratives. \nWe are delighted to present renowned academics from around the world: We have assembled a remarkable group of scholars and artists\, including \nDr. Ishtiaq Ahmed (Stockholm University)\, \nDr. Amrita Ghosh\, Assistant Professor South Asian Literature\, Department of English\, University of Central Florida\, \nDr. Farooq Sulehria ( Beaconhouse National University (BNU)\, Lahore)\, \nDr. Aamir Butt (UK)\, Writer \nHamama Bushra\, Pakistani American artist. \nYour presence would enrich our discussions by bringing together Indian\, Pakistani\, and Kashmiri perspectives. \n2: 00 pm: Talat Bhat\, Swedish Kashmiri documentary filmmaker\, Nordic Mela: welcome speech and intro \n2:20 pm: Professor Ishtiaq Ahmed: Punjab Partition: Manto and Krishan Chander Echoed in Real Life Situations \n2:40 pm: Dr. Amrita Ghosh: “Solidarities and Ally-ship through Partition’s ‘Alegropolitics’” \n3:00 pm: Dr. Aamir Butt : “The influence of partition on poetry of Sahir Ludihanvi” \n3: 20 pm: Hamama Bushra\, Art and Partition \n3:40 pm\, Dr. Farooq Sulehria: “The Unending 1947: State Apparatuses & Reproduction of Partition.” \n4:00 pm Usman Malik\, Pakistani American writer “Syncretic Pasts” \n4:20 pm: Panel ends with Q.A with audience \n4: 30 pm: Onward: music performances with Professor Ahmed\, Dr. Ghosh and Dr. Meehan. \n  \n  \n  \nVenue: Filmcentrum Riks\, Bredgräd 2\, Stockholm\nDate: July 13th\nTime: 2:00 to 5:00 pm\nRegistration info:
URL:https://melanordic.se/event/nordic-mela-seminar-78-years-of-partitioned-voices/
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SUMMARY:Mela Nordic 2025-  Malmö's first South Asian Festival
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce our very first major event in collaboration with Mela Nordic\, Folkets Park\, Råfilm and ABF Malmö  Join us on 30th August for a vibrant South Asian Festival(Mela) filled with dance\, music\, and cultural celebration!  30 Augusti 15:00–21:00 Ridhuset\, Folkets Park – Malmö A stellar lineup of talented artists.Get ready for unforgettable performances!\nMela Nordic\, 30th August- Detailed ProgramVenue: Ridhuset\, Folkets Park\n\n\nProgram Schedule\n14:50 – 15:00: Introduction and welcome\n15:00 – 15:30: Performance: Tagore Choir\nThe Lund International Tagore Choir\, featuring original Bengali songs of Rabindranath Tagore\, along with a Q&A with the choir\n15:45 – 16:05: Performance: Smita\, Anand\, Aneesh\nA Hindustani semi-classical musical ensemble with vocals\, harmonium\, and tabla.\n16:20 – 16:30: Performance: Sahasra Aaradhya Pappu\nWill perform the Bharatnatyam dance on popular songs.\n16:45 – 17:15: Performance: Ali Yari\nTraditional folk music singer and dambura player.\nLink to the artist’s previous performances: https://youtube.com/@aliyari4847?si=BEf1YpZ7NWedoz_n.\n17:30 – 17:50: Performance: Kuchipudi Natayalaya\nA classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh\nLink to the artist’s previous performances: https://youtube.com/playlist…\n18:00 – 18:20: Performance: Edris Durrani\nAfghan singer with electric keyboard\n18:40 – 19:30: Performance: Jojon\nJojon is a Lund-based folk-fusion band blending Eastern traditions with Western sounds.\nLink to the artist’s previous performances: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BxrnVo1PC/?mibextid=wwXIfr\n19:45 – 20:40: Performance: Cok Eym\nSwedish/Turkish band Çok Eym is a groove-driven collective of multicultural funkateers\, fusing gospel\, funk\, and psychedelia into a mind-bending dose of unforgettable Ç-funk.\nLink to the artist’s previous performances: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHtnr3FC2Mn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\n20:40 – 21.00: Mingle\, food\, closing of the programme.\n\n\nFood will be outside next to Ridhuset throughout the programme.\n\nAbout Mela Nordic:\nWe envision a thriving South Asian union where cultural diversity is celebrated\, and mutual respect and understanding form the foundation of our community. We aim to find common ground and stand united against hate and communal divisiveness. We believe in upholding human dignity and non discrimination of marginalized groups. We want to create a safe space for dialogues.\nwww.melanordic.se
URL:https://melanordic.se/event/malmo-south-asian-festival/
LOCATION:Ridhuset\, Folkets Park\, Norra Parkgatan 12\, 214 36 Malmö\, Malmö\, 21436\, Sweden
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SUMMARY:Aman Mela 2026 Stockholm (Aman (امن / अमन)=Peace\, Mela (میلہ / मेला)=Festival\, fair\, or gathering)
DESCRIPTION:Divergent Voices of South Asia\nRethinking Partition\, Reimagining Peace\nAn International Commemoration of the 1947 Partition of the Indian Subcontinent \nMela Nordic\, a South Asian cultural organisation based in the Nordics\, is honoured to present Divergent Voices of South Asia — an international gathering marking the Partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947\, an event that birthed the nations of India and Pakistan amidst profound human upheaval and the closing chapter of British colonial rule. \nRooted in Mela Nordic’s vision of a thriving South Asian union where cultural diversity is celebrated and mutual respect forms the foundation of community\, this event moves beyond the familiar binaries of Partition’s grand narratives. In an era where divisive rhetoric continues to shape public memory and political discourse\, we bring together academics\, artists\, writers and activists to examine the enduring forces of creativity\, solidarity and syncretism that offer alternative ways of understanding our shared past — and our shared future. \nOur Guiding Question\nWe come from different lands\, speak different languages\, and carry different memories of 1947. Yet the question before us is not how our voices differ\, but how they can speak to one another. How do we\, across borders of nation\, faith\, and history\, find the common ground needed to build peace and a progressive South Asia? This gathering is dedicated to that conversation — a space where disagreement is welcomed\, dialogue is protected\, and the possibility of reconciliation is taken seriously. \nFeatured Film Screening\n“Line of Control” — adapted from Mirza Waheed’s acclaimed novel The Collaborator\, a haunting narrative set against the landscape of Kashmir. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with author Mirza Waheed. \nDistinguished Panel\nWe are privileged to welcome a remarkable gathering of scholars\, writers\, and journalists: \n\nDr. Amrita Ghosh — Assistant Professor of South Asian Literature\, Department of English\, University of Central Florida\nMirza Waheed — Author (Kashmir / UK)\nDr. Farooq Sulehria — Beaconhouse National University (BNU)\, Lahore\nDr. Aamir Butt — Writer (UK)\nDr. Tariq Mehmood — American University of Beirut\nDr. Ali Sher — University of Sussex\, Writer\nAtta Ansari — Journalist\, Oslo\n\nTogether\, they bring Indian\, Pakistani and Kashmiri perspectives into the same room — a rare and vital opportunity for honest\, cross-border conversation. \nEvent Details\nMore Details coming \nDate: 4-5th of July Time: 10:00 – 20:00 Venue: Filmcentrum Riks\, Bredgränd 2\, Stockholm \nRegistration: [please insert registration link or contact details] \n\nYour presence will enrich this dialogue. Join us in creating a safe space for conversation\, in honouring those whose lives were shaped by Partition\, and in working together toward a South Asia defined not by the lines that divided us\, but by the humanity that still connects us. \nMela Nordic — Art\, Culture\, and Human Rights
URL:https://melanordic.se/event/aman-peace-mela-festival-2026-stockholm/
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