Now recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s largest arts festivals, Belfast Mela brings together music, dance, art, theatre, wellbeing and food from around the world to celebrate the city’s growing cultural diversity.
The multicultural festival, which attracted more than 60,000 people last year, once again takes place over nine-day period.
The full Mela 2024 programme is available online at https://belfastmela.org.uk
13. Belfast Mela parade
This year’s Belfast Mela Festival started on Saturday with a Mela Carnival through the streets of Belfast city centre. Photo: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
14. Belfast Mela parade
The Mela parade makes its way through the heart of the city of Belfast. Photo: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press
15. Belfast Mela parade
The Mela Carnival makes its way through the streets of Belfast city centre. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
16. Belfast Mela parade
The Mela carnival parade makes its way through the city centre. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye