Imagine a Belfast Without Walls

A Belfastology Walking Tour

Street Art, Political Murals and Peace Gate 

  

   It was in 2013 that a Street Art Festival/Convention began, entitled Hit The North, when a mix of local plus invited Artists from all over came together to create a collective expression of their Art form on the walls of the Cathedral Quarter here in Belfast. Fanning out from the Black Box, (on who's gable wall was the only space they had done so over a period of years during the Cathedral Arts Festival) in the city centre. 

  And it's from the Celtic Cross on the side of the St. Anne's or Belfast Cathedral that we'll start to explore these different art forms. After exploring some of the Street Art in the Cathedral Quarter, we'll go into the West of the city to view the more Political Murals as they are known.   Pass along the International Wall. See the notorious  Peace Wall, and then pass through a Peace Gate to view a symbol of Peace and Reconciliation which is a digital form of expression from both sides of the divide. 

   It's on this side of the peace line that we'll see further examples of Political Murals and more expression from the local community with some of the more striking messages from a project known as Re-Imaging Murals. Which has grown over the years in conjuration with local community organisation, the Housing Executive and local Council. 
  We will then descend back into the Cathedral Quarter just in time to take in other events happening. Finishing for a wee cup of tea in the Black Box. Where this event will be happening.

 https://imaginebelfast.com/events/dare-to-imagine-change/

 As part of the Imagine festival. And you can get tickets for what has become one of the most important festivals for many groups both near and far on a plethora of subject matter the World over. 

   P.S. And if your going to a free event and see a donation box, Please add to it, as many of these organisations plus the festival survive to help local groups. I have reduced the price of my walking tour to £10 and will give all those who believed my experience was worth £15 a £5 refund. And give £5 from all others booking tickets to the Imagine Festival 

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