Belfast Mela is returning to the city for its 13th year with organisers saying it will transform its venue into an "exotic magical garden".
Northern Ireland’s largest celebration of cultural diversity returns to Botanic Gardens on Sunday, August 25, from 12 noon until 6pm.
Organised by ArtsEkta, one of Belfast’s leading arts and cultural organisations, this year’s Belfast Mela is set to provide a wonderful family day out to celebrate increasing cultural diversity with music, dance, food and much more from around the world.
UTV’s Paul Reilly and U105’s Carolyn Stewart will host the Belfast Mela on stage with UTV’s Julian Simmons taking charge in Mela’s cookery theatre where local chefs and producers will give cookery demonstrations with global flavours.
Nisha Tandon, Executive Director, ArtsEkta said: "This is the 13th year of the Belfast Mela and each year the festival continues to go from strength to strength. Once again we will transform Botanic Gardens into an exotic magical garden with many new sights, sounds and aromas from a wealth of nations planned this year.
"With up to 30,000 people expected to attend Belfast Mela, our website is now live for ticket bookings, so get online now to ensure you don’t miss out."
The line-up includes: DCS, Kakatsitsi Master Drummers, Anna's Number, African Gospel Choir, Rajasthani Heritage Brass Band, Yolanda Gonzales Sobrado, Duo Zouk, Los Dramaticos, Virtue Dholis, Chinese Fan Dancers NI, Magwere, South Asian Dance Academy, Chemshir, Dhol Belfast, and Flying Dragon.
Tickets are £7 for adults; £6 concession and a family ticket costs £15, covering entry for 2 adults and 2 children under 16.
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