The colourful, contemporary eastern lifestyle show Mela is now part of the SABC 3 line-up and is set to launch a new season on Sunday 21 February AT 13:30.

International travel is an exciting development on the show and the fascinating island of Zanzibar is the curtain-raising destination. Join the newest Mela presenter Kriya Gangiah as she explores the historic streets of Stone Town, takes a digital detox off the beaten track to Nungwi and visits a spice farm – discovering more about the island’s eastern connection.

The smell of spice is sure to stimulate the appetite and Mela’s resident chef Yudhika Sujanani has sumptuous menus prepared – featuring spicy seafood and a celebration of all things coconut – complementing the island travel theme.

One of the main attractions of a get-together is meeting people and Mela has lined up an A-list of dynamic personalities, including Leeanda Reddy, Haroon Osman, JJo and Samantha Peo. India’s entertainment industry celebrities are also in the spotlight – with a behind-the-scenes look at the latest Daboo Ratnani calendar revealing a playful yet glamorous side to the stars.

These are just some of the highlights of the Indian experience that awaits you at Mela on Sundays at 13:30 – Find it on 3.