Belfast’s biggest ever spring party returns with a show-stopping line-up of South Asian food, music, dance and colour!
Known across the globe as India’s most energetic and vibrant holiday, the Festival of Colours or Holi (which translates to Colour in Hindi) celebrates the arrival of Spring in a truly spectacular fusion of colour, culture and creativity.
Returning this year in a brand new larger venue at The King’s Hall on Sun 11 March, the festival is developed by ArtsEkta – NI’s leading ethnic arts organisation and proud organisers of the Belfast Mela. Visitors will participate, learn and experience the vibrancy of South Asian culture and traditions through a fantastic programme of music, dance, visual arts and food.
Headlining the event is Semi Finalists of SKY 1’sGot to Dance, Bhangra Heads. A step away from the traditional style of Bhangra, they keep it young and fresh being a Fusion Bhangra crew that incorporates different elements of worldwide dance styles. The group will be joined by a myriad of fresh local ethnic talent together with an amazing Asian DJ.
The main highlight of the festival will be the two-hour long colour powder party where visitors will get the opportunity to throw brightly coloured powder among friends grooving to contemporary and classic Bollywood beats. With thousands expecting to participate, this is one cultural experience you'll not want to miss. Remember don’t wear your Sunday best, they’ll supply the colours, you do the rest.
For more info visit
www.artsekta.org.uk,
tel. (+44) (0)28 9023 1381 or follow the event on Facebook. Admission £2 (£1 U12s).