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Picture special: Weather fails to dampen spirits as the Belfast Mela ends on a high in Botanic Gardens

The largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland drew to a close today (Sunday 25 August) at Botanic Gardens with the traditional Mela Day where thousands gathered for a day of music, food, theatre, arts and dance.

The largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland drew to a close Sunday August 25 at Botanic Gardens with the traditional Mela Day where thousands gathered for a day of music, food, theatre, arts and dance.

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