MELA: A Night Market meets Diaspora Dance Festival

Welcome to THE MELA — a next-gen festival for the modern diaspora. This is a cultural homecoming. A reclamation. A renaissance.

Join us on May 10th as we transform Casa Duende into a portal—where heritage meets house music and every sound is a community celebration of who we are and where we come from.

MELA NIGHT MARKET: 4PM– 12AM
A dreamy bazaar featuring:

• Homegrown brands, indie designers, and handmade goods
• Diaspora street food + sweet treats
• Rituals, art installations, and cultural readings
• Moments to capture, stories to tell

This is your place to connect, shop, snack, and bask in sun-soaked creative energy.

DANCE FLOOR ACTIVATION: 7PM–2AM
When the sun dips, the volume rises. This is your call to move.

• DJs spinning house, Afro-Caribbean bass, and Sufi electronica
• A space where movement becomes our revolution
• Lights, rituals, and surprise performances

Whether you’re there to rave or rebirth, come ready to release.

• All night Access: Market + Party

• What to bring:
  Your best energy, your crew, and an item to wear or carry that connects you to your roots.

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