Kings Hall Next Up
Festival of Colours
11 March 2012
Status: Pay on arrival
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.
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's Got 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 incorporate different elements of worldwide dance styles. They 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 a two hour long colour powder party where visitors will get the opportunity to throw brightly powdered colour among friends grooving to contemporary and classic Bollywood beats. With thousands expecting to participate this is one cultural experience you will not want to miss!
Remember don't wear your Sunday best, we'll supply the colours, you do the rest!
Location
This event will take place at the Nugent Hall in The Kings Hall Complex. Entrance via Gate A. Car parking is available at £4 per vehicle for the day.
Festival Programme
To view full festival programme and for further updates please click here
Opening Times
1pm - 6pm
Admission: £2 or £1 for Children Under 12 & Senior Citizens.
No pre-booking necessary, however if you wish to make a group booking for more than 10 in advance please contact 028 90231381
Parking: There is ample car parking available within the complex at a cost of £4 per vehicle. Parking is valid for the duration of the event. Cars must enter via Gate A.
Colour Tokens: tokens must be purchased to recieve a bag of powdered colour. £1 equals 1 token which permits 1 bag of colour. These are available at the event.
Full terms and conditions can be found at www.artsekta.org.uk
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I literally juempd out of my chair and danced after reading this! Darvin
