Fleadh to showcase Irish, Ulster Scots, Asian culture
Belfast is preparing to host the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time, expecting 800,000 visitors. The festival will feature a diverse range of cultural performances, including Ulster Scots and South Asian traditions.
Why it matters
Hosting major cultural events serves as a catalyst for tourism and cross-community engagement in Northern Ireland.
A reception was held by President Catherine Connolly to mark the countdown to the first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to take place in Belfast.
Belfast Fleadh is set to showcase music and dance from Ulster Scots, South Asian and other cultures, as part of the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music, song and dance.
It is expected to bring around 800,000 visitors to the city from 2-9 August for the landmark cultural celebration.
Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald was among those who attended the event at Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday along with key partners and stakeholders involved with delivering the event next month.
Ms Archibald hailed an opportunity to boost tourism, support local businesses and showcase Belfast.
"I am proud that Belfast will host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann next month and look forward to welcoming visitors from across Ireland and around the world," she said.
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