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Belfast Mela

In photos: Record turnout as Belfast Mela festival week draws to a close
Belfast Mela
A vibrant showcase of global music, dance, food and art brought to life by artists, performers and communities from near and far.
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Belfast singer buzzing for Mela Day debut ahead of launching her first single
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She's already established herself as a key figure on Belfast's vibrant cultural scene and beyond
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NI's only dance agency excited for Belfast Mela stage return after whirlwind first year
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Since launching last year, the agency has created over 200 professional opportunities for local talent
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In photos: Spectacular Mela Carnival parade dazzles Belfast
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The city was treated to a visually stunning celebration of multiculturalism on Saturday
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Mela Carnival: Full details as Belfast's most joyful street party returns this Saturday
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Mela is back this weekend, louder, prouder and ready to celebrate everything that makes Belfast beautifully diverse.
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Belfast Mela Carnival: Police issue traffic warning ahead of city centre multicultural parade
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The M3 will also be closed over the weekend, with traffic diverted through the city centre.
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M3 Lagan Bridge: People urged to plan ahead as busy route to close again this weekend
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Part of the M3 will be closed as part of a £400,000 major maintenance scheme.
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Belfast Mela: Bold new programme of cultural celebration for 2025 festival
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Celebrate culture, discover the world and experience the Mela
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In photos: Belfast Mela returns with new events celebrating city’s growing cultural diversity
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The nine-day cultural spectacular returns with an even more exciting line-up
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Belfast Mela: Event details as tickets go on sale for 19th multicultural festival finale
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A dynamic, week-long celebration that transforms the city into a global stage of colour, rhythm and flavour
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New creative community hub opens in the heart of Belfast city centre
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“A place right in the heart of Belfast where community, culture and creativity come to life”
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City Hall approves big events for Belfast parks in 2025
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Events include the Mela, St Patrick's Day, a "Wellfest" and Circus Vegas
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The vibrant businesses breathing new life into forgotten Belfast buildings
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The initiative has secured £500,000 funding to extend the scheme city wide
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Belfast Mela: Rain fails to dampen spirits as nine day festival ends on a high at Botanic Gardens
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First Minister Michelle O’Neill was among those showing their support for the 18th Belfast Mela Festival
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Belfast Mela Day: Details as mega global cultural extravaganza returns to Botanic Gardens
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Get set to see Botanic Gardens transformed into one massive global party
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Belfast Mela: The diverse young Craigavon man building a brighter future for Northern Ireland dancers
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Azeem Alahi and his Dance United team are excited to be making their debut at Belfast Mela this year
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In photos: Thousands enjoy spectacular Belfast Mela Carnival parade and show support for cultural diversity
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More than 800 participants from over 20 different cultural groups and neighbourhoods across the city took part
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Belfast Mela: Carnival parade set to kick off nine dazzling days of diversity 
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If you're planning to attend the parade and after event at Belfast City Hall, here's some important information to help you.
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'It is a day of both deep sorrow and immense pride' - South Asian community in Belfast reflect on celebrating home culture in NI
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The festivities come at a time of increased attention on Belfast’s multicultural fabric, especially in the wake of recent unres
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Belfast Mela: How a move to Northern Ireland inspired Texas woman's love of Bollywood dance
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Houston native Lauren Martin is lead choreographer with the South Asian Dance Academy (SADA), which will perform at Belfast Mela once again this year
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Belfast Mela: PSNI statement ahead of multicultural festival as businesses show support for cultural diversity
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“This year more than ever it is important for Northern Ireland to stand together and embrace all communities who have made Belfast their home.”
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Belfast Mela: Full event details as multicultural magic returns to the city this August
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Experience the wonder of Belfast's growing cultural diversity over nine wonderful days
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In pictures: Belfast Mela returning to the city for 18th year of multicultural celebration
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Summer in the city wouldn’t be complete without Belfast Mela
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Belfast Mela: Exciting line-up unveiled as spectacular multicultural festival returns for 18th year
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A nine day programme will take place across the city from Saturday, 17th August to Sunday, 25th August.
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