FORMER workers at some of the city's most well-known factories can share their memories to preserve their history and heritage.
Worcester Mela is asking previous staff at Lea and Perrins, Metal Box, Kays, JVM Castings and Worcester Porcelain to share their stories of being on the shop floor.
The group will be hosting several events as part of its Melting Pot initiative,which will help preserve the South Asian heritage in the city much of which can be found in Worcester's industrial past.
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Worcester Mela is a team of volunteers and professionals that have the vision to create Mela - a festival of togetherness - in Worcester by celebrating South Asian culture and tradition.
Melting Pot aims to get workers to bring photos, memorabilia and stories to share at different events across the city to build a portfolio of what life was like working in its factories.
During the 60s and 70s, many South Asian people began working in the city's factories.
However, despite making up a significant amount of the workforce, little is known about the individual experiences and any barriers people may have faced at work.
A dance performed by Balbir Singh Dance Company will conclude the project in September next year.
The dancers will recreate people's shared experiences of factory life through movement.
Although many of the stories shared will be from older generations, Worcester Mela encourages children to participate in the dance performance.
Organiser Cllr Jabba Riaz said: "The main premise is to present the history of industrial work in the city.
"The historical element of Mela is to preserve South Asian heritage in the city.
"What we are trying to do is to host four or five events across the city to get people to come and share their stories and experiences."
Worcester Mela hosted its first event last week at the Horizon Community Centre, which Cllr Riaz said was well attended.
More dates for the October events will be announced shortly.
Worcester Mela will also be at Worcester Show held on Pitchcroft on Sunday (August 13) hosting a stage and marquee.
There will be cookery demonstrations, Bollywood dance workshops and performances from 11am to 4.15pm.
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