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and the Bangla Queen, which is a four-metre tall peacock structure. The mela also included with nearly 200 stalls serving
Bengali spices, food and drinks. It featured many popular artists from Bangladesh and the UK, such as
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drama, and there will also be dance displays throughout the day. The music performed features a wide range of
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