24 April 2023
Belfast will be awash with colour, culture and creativity as the 17th annual Mela bursts across the city from the 19 – 27 August 2023. Join us for a week long wonderland of world music, dance, food and art finishing with our spectacular festival weekend at Botanic Gardens
A community event in North Belfast aimed to address recent racist incidents in the city by celebrating the area’s cultural diversity. A festival of music, dance, and food from across the world were showcased at the multicultural event, with Polish, Filipino, and Arabic residents among those who provided a taste of their food and culture […]
01 Oct 2024
ArtsEkta and Mothers Tongue Ireland proudly announce their successful bid for funding from The Shared Island Civic Society Fund. This initiative, aimed at fostering practical North-South cooperation, provides vital support to civic society and community organizations, enabling them to strengthen existing partnerships, forge new cross-border connections and champion inclusivity and diversity across the island. Project […]
The largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland drew to a close yesterday (Sunday 25 August) at Botanic Gardens with the traditional Mela Day where thousands gathered for a day of music, food, theatre, arts and dance. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, along with The First Minister Michelle O’Neill, […]
27 Aug 2024