BELFAST MELA

Culture Land

Culture Land is a magical children's arts experience where young ones are invited on a journey through the world.

Experience a line up of crafts, sounds, dance, stories and art, giving them a true cultural experience they will never forget. Get your passport and suitcase at the ready and embark on a journey across the globe to explore cultures and traditions.

What's On

Slovakian Association NI

Slovakian Association NI

The Slovakian Association of Northern Ireland is a vibrant community organisation based in Belfast, dedicated to celebrating and preserving Slovak culture while fostering connections between Slovak nationals and the wider Northern Irish society. Through cultural events, educational programs, and community outreach, the association provides a welcoming space for Slovaks living in Northern Ireland to engage with their heritage and share it with others.

Bhangra Blasters

Bhangra Blasters are a vibrant, multi-cultural dance group dedicated to sharing the energy and joy of Bhangra through dynamic, high-impact performances. Blending traditional Punjabi rhythms with modern choreography, they bring infectious beats, bold movement and a powerful sense of celebration to every stage.

Bhangra Blasters
Armagh Amber Lithuanian Group

Armagh Amber Lithuanian Group

The Armagh Lithuanian Community Amber promotes the teaching of, and contact with, the Lithuanian language and culture through a variety of educational activities for children aged between 6 and 12 years old and traditional music and dance for those over 18 in Portadown and Dungannon.

Chinese Dragon Dance

The Flying Dragon dancers amaze young and old with their daring acrobatic feats. The lion and dragon dances are traditional Chinese art performed on big occasions, such as the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) for good luck, as it is believed that the lion and dragon are auspicious animals.

Chinese Dragon Dance
Family Workshops

Family Workshops

Visit our Culture Land family workshops with traditional arts from the Middle East, South East Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa. Get hands on and take home your very own Mela creation while learning about cultures.