It promises to be ten days of fun, entertainment and an opportunity to learn about the multi-layered landscape of Germany. With curious, quirky additions including a beer garden, Hip-Hop and graffiti artists from Germany as well as German bands in performance, the Mela hopes to give Mumbaikars a better understanding of Germany. The Urban Mela, which starts today, has been organised as part of the Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities most importantly to celebrate the strong ties between the two countries.

The Street theatre group Grotest Maru will be performing over the weekend