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ArtsEkta - Arts Ekta - organisers of Belfast Mela & performances such as Nine Nights (photo from Arts Ekta FB page).

ArtsEkta

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"ArtsEkta (Ekta means bonding/uniting in the Indian language) is a multi-award winning arts and…read morecultural organisation that works to develop intercultural relationships at the heart of the community and is home to the Belfast Mela. We are dedicated to strengthening and deepening relationships between different cultures and communities through a series of exciting and inspiring cultural based programmes." A brave mission statement proudly displayed on Arts Ekta's website, but without doubt, this non-profit organisation is superb at strengthening community relationships throughout Belfast. Belfast Mela is a fantastically fun family day out which has been running annually in Botanic Gardens for the last few years. I always enjoy visiting the Mela but it can be extremely busy so it's best to arrive early in the day and pre-order entrance tickets. There's music, dance, food, performance and entertainment by local Chinese, Indian, African and Eastern European communities. You'll even seen a bit of Irish dancing and The Armagh Rhymers have made appearances at the Mela as well! More recently I attended a live, free, outdoor event called Nine Nights (October 2015) as part of Belfast International Arts Festival. Arts Ekta put on a bedazzling show, which was a combination of theatre, dance, music and fireworks. This told the tale of an epic battle spanning nine days and nights between an evil demon and the Indian Goddess Durga. Various community groups in Belfast worked together to create costumes, arts and crafts for and participated in the Nine Nights performance. Credit is due to Arts Ekta and outdoor events company Walk The Plank for creating one of the best things I've ever seen happen at Belfast City Hall. The lighting, pyrotechnics and shadow projections were breathtaking. Keep an eye on their website for the next Arts Ekta extravaganza: http://www.artsekta.org.uk

ArtsEkta is the number one charity organisation in Northern Ireland which promotes ethnic arts. It…read morecelebrates a number of cultures and diversity. Something we really need in Northern Ireland! The are responsible for the Belfast Mela which is an annual festival celebrating culture and diversity in Belfast (see review) it's held this year on 28th August, you should visit if you get a chance it'll be well worth it! Their aim is to promote diversity through arts and culture and offer a number of services for organizations who are interested in their facilities. These include; Outreach Programme, Arts Programmes & Workshops (Dance, Drama, Music & Visual Arts), Events & Festivals, Support for Artistic Development, Volunteering oppourtunities to members of public and work placements and Corporate Hospitality. They represent a number of cultures including; Indian / Sri-Lankan, Chinese, Polish, Lithuanian, Mexican, Danish, Islamic, Irish, Ulster Scots, Argentinean, Japanese and Columbian. Their motto is; "We are champions of good inter-cultural arts practice"

Cancer Focus - nonprofit - Updated May 2026

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