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Northern Ireland's Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced Tourism NI funding of £30,000 for the Belfast Mela festival as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The annual celebration of global cultures will see Belfast come alive with a festival of music, dance, food and art from 22-30 August, and keep the festival vibe going after the successful hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Belfast Mela Festival is one of 14 events which has secured funding through Tourism

Tourism NI has hailed the success of Belfast’s inaugural hosting of the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann as “an incredible moment” and said it looks forward to welcoming visitors back next year, when Belfast hosts the event for a second consecutive year. Newly released footfall figures show 1.6 million people were in Belfast city centre during the Fleadh. Throughout the eight days of celebrations, Belfast’s streets came alive with energy and creativity, and Tourism Northern I