06 July 2023
ArtsEkta were delighted to participate in the 25th anniversary of Refugee Week between the 19th – 25th June.
We delivered a whole range of events that celebrated what compassion looks like in action. The events demonstrated that together we can create a shared understanding of compassion to ensure we are extending it widely to all.
The last few years have been challenging for all of us. We are still adjusting to new realities post-lockdown as well as responding to new crises. In the UK, dangerous anti-migration government rhetoric continues, along with inhumane conditions for asylum seekers.
But, none of these things happen in isolation. We know how interconnected our world is: how something seemingly “far away” impacts everyone. All of this makes us even more aware of the need to widen our circles of compassion.
Within our own experiences are all the tools we need to be compassionate, not just to ourselves and those in our immediate circle but to all our human neighbours and our one shared home, planet earth.
Events delivered as part of Refugee Week 2023 included:
Project Officer – Dockside Stories Part-time (30 hrs/week) · Fixed term (3 years) · SO1 £31,051 pro rata Location: Belfast city centre (hybrid options available) ArtsEkta is recruiting a Project Officer to help deliver Dockside Stories—a community-led heritage initiative exploring Belfast’s history of trade, migration and cultural exchange through the port. You’ll coordinate day-to-day delivery, […]
24 Sep 2025
Botanic Gardens was transformed into a massive global party today (24 August) as the 19th Belfast Mela Festival finale, the traditional Mela Day attracted thousands of people with six hours of non-stop global music, dance, food, wellbeing and art. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, joined Nisha Tandon, Founder of the Belfast Mela to celebrate Northern Ireland’s cultural diversity with hosts […]
29 Aug 2025
The 19th annual Belfast Mela Festival — the largest celebration of cultural diversity across the island of Ireland — as officially launched today by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly and the Minister for the Economy, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, MLA. Guests were treated to vibrant live performances by Kenyan-born musician Njambi as well as an exclusive preview of […]
31 Jul 2025
