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
21. PACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST 17-08-24Belfast Mela 2024The Mela parade returns for its 3rd year as it makes its way through the heart of the city of Belfast in a fusion of colour, music and dance.Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press
PACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST 17-08-24Belfast Mela 2024The Mela parade returns for its 3rd year as it makes its way through the heart of the city of Belfast in a fusion of colour, music and dance.Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press Photo: Andrew McCarroll
22. Belfast Mela parade
Taking part in Saturday's colourful parade. Photo: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
23. Belfast Mela parade
Enjoying being part of Saturday's parade. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
24. Belfast Mela parade
This year’s Belfast Mela Festival started with a Mela Carnival through the streets of Belfast city centre. Photo: Jonathan Porter/PressEye