Their empire, which also included the Eastern and Oriental in Penang, broke up.

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It is now billed as "Scotland's biggest free multi-cultural festival" and also attracts Brazilian, Oriental and Middle Eastern performers, as well as crowds of more than 25, 000 people.

BBC: Glasgow Mela: Programme unveiled for 2013 festival

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