Phoenix Energy is delighted to renew its Friend of Mela partnership with the Belfast Mela, Northern Ireland’s largest cultural diversity festival organised by ArtsEkta, which returns this month for its 20th Anniversary year.
Phoenix Energy has actively supported the growth of the Belfast Mela, an event that brings tens of thousands of people together to celebrate vibrant global cultures, music, dance and food.
Speaking of the partnership, Emma McConkey, Responsible Business Champion at Phoenix Energy said:
"Phoenix Energy is incredibly proud to have supported the Mela Festival since 2019 and to celebrate this significant 20 year milestone alongside the organisation. Over the past two decades, Mela has grown into a vibrant celebration of the rich diversity, cultures and communities that make Northern Ireland such a welcoming place to live and work.
“Our corporate values align perfectly with the festival as we believe strong communities are built by embracing diversity and inclusion and creating opportunities for people to connect. We are honoured to have played a small part in Mela's journey and look forward to supporting its continued success for many years to come."
A spectacular weeklong programme of multicultural events is planned for this year’s special 20th Belfast Mela Festival which starts with the magical Mela Carnival on Saturday 22 August, followed by outdoor theatre spectacle Earth Child on Sunday 23 August at Titanic Slipways and an exciting line-up of Mela Plus events all week culminating in the traditional Mela Day on Sunday 30 August at Botanic Gardens, Belfast.
Mukesh Sharma OBE, Founding Member of ArtsEkta & Board Member added:
“The ‘Friends of Mela’ partnership has become a vital part of the Mela and helps to support, sustain and uplift the whole Mela experience. It shows true commitment from organisations to diversity and inclusivity.”
Full details of this year’s Belfast Mela programme are available now at www.belfastmela.org.uk
Further information about Phoenix Energy and its Responsible Business Programme is available at: https://bit.ly/3Rp0kMI
Caption: Pictured from l to r, Katie McCausland, Phoenix Energy, Mukesh Sharma OBE, Founding Member of ArtsEkta & Board Member and Emma McConkey, Phoenix Energy