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Since 2009, the management and planning of the mela was undertaken by the Tower
Hamlets Council for the long-term, who called the event "a Boishakhi Mela in Banglatown Brick Lane". It was held on 10 May 2009, attracting up to 95,000 people which is a record high of the event. There were more than 250
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Boishakhi Mela, including the stage planning, music and dancing. Other than creating the event for the purposes of celebrations for the community, it also aims to gain
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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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