{"product_id":"belfast-mela-30-august-2026","title":"Belfast Mela - 30 August 2026 - World of Wellbeing","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Place to BE: World of Wellbeing at Belfast Mela\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday 30 August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Gardens, Belfast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of Belfast Mela\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Place to BE\u003c\/strong\u003e comes to Belfast Mela as the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld of Wellbeing\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming the beautiful Rose Garden into a welcoming space to slow down, listen, move, pause and connect within the energy of the festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated and curated by \u003cstrong\u003eTessa Ann\u003c\/strong\u003e, the World of Wellbeing brings together immersive sound experiences, gentle movement, sensory exploration, community wellbeing and quieter places to pause throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no set way to experience the space. Stay for a few minutes, settle in for longer, join an activity or simply find somewhere comfortable to sit and take in your surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan Your Visit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Rose Garden, Botanic Gardens, Belfast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World of Wellbeing is located within the \u003cstrong\u003eRose Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Nauroso Sensory Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e just a short walk away in the \u003cstrong\u003eTropical Ravine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFestival Map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload the Belfast Mela map below or take a screenshot before you arrive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 WORLD OF WELLBEING AREA MAP WILL BE UPLOADED HERE SHORTLY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelfast Mela provides accessibility information to help you plan your visit, including information about getting around the festival site, facilities and additional support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Belfast Mela accessibility information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/belfastmela.org.uk\/about\/accessibility\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/belfastmela.org.uk\/about\/accessibility\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTickets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe World of Wellbeing and Nauroso Sensory Garden are included with your main Belfast Mela festival ticket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Belfast Mela tickets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/belfastmela.org.uk\/mela-plus\/#book-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/belfastmela.org.uk\/mela-plus\/#book-events\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-c-white u-normal u-text-20\"\u003eGeneral -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£12\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-c-white u-normal u-text-20\"\u003eConcession -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-c-white u-normal u-text-20\"\u003eFamily -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£24\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit the World of Wellbeing page on the Belfast Mela website:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/belfastmela.org.uk\/mela-day\/world-of-wellbeing\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/belfastmela.org.uk\/mela-day\/world-of-wellbeing\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListen • Move • Pause • Connect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound Space | 12.00 pm–5.00 pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into an immersive sound environment created and facilitated by Tessa Ann, bringing together soundscapes, Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, drums, percussion and voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisitors are welcome to come and go throughout the afternoon, with facilitated 30-minute sound experiences taking place between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than separating sound from its surroundings, The Sound Space invites you to notice the wider sensory environment of the Rose Garden and experience sound as part of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMove \u0026amp; Flow | 1.30 pm–4.00 pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy gentle movement within the Rose Garden, including \u003cstrong\u003eQi Gong with Michael Mac\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMindful Hooping with Fi Flo Hoops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese relaxed sessions offer simple opportunities to move, breathe, connect and enjoy the atmosphere around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound Hub | 1.00 pm–4.00 pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA welcoming, all-ages space to explore sound through listening, creativity and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover instruments, books and creative activities, alongside the \u003cstrong\u003eNauroso Sound Environment Guide \u0026amp; Map\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to help visitors understand what different areas may sound like before exploring them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide is available for everyone and may be particularly useful for visitors who experience sound sensitivity or sensory challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sound Hub also offers an opportunity to discover more about Tessa Ann's work with children, families, educators, organisations and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Place to Pause | 12.00 pm–6.00 pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everything needs to be an activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePause beneath the willow tree. Wander through the pathways. Explore the blooms. Notice the rockery. Listen to the sounds around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a few minutes away from the busier festival spaces and experience the Rose Garden at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunity Wellbeing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the day, the Rose Garden will also be home to a wider programme of wellbeing activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappyFest Talks | 1.00 pm–6.00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover practical tools to support a happier, healthier and more balanced life, with an inspiring line-up of wellbeing experts, coaches and speakers sharing practical advice, personal insights and approaches to wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Wellbeing Tent | All Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet local organisations, community groups and wellbeing partners supporting individuals, families and communities across Belfast and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Health Agency Wellbeing Area | All Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet wellbeing professionals, explore health and wellbeing resources and discover services and support available across Northern Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation \u0026amp; Massage | All Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop in throughout the day to enjoy guided meditation, massage and wellbeing activities, offering opportunities to relax and recharge within the surroundings of the Rose Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Nauroso Sensory Garden | Tropical Ravine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a short walk from the World of Wellbeing, discover one of Belfast's most remarkable indoor gardens from a different perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Tessa Ann and presented by \u003cstrong\u003eNauroso\u003c\/strong\u003e, this thoughtfully designed, self-guided experience invites you to slow down, explore and become more aware of the sounds, spaces and sensory qualities that shape the way we experience the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you move through the Tropical Ravine, you'll discover gentle listening invitations, opportunities to pause and interactive experiences that encourage curiosity about sound, place and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking for a quieter moment, enjoy discovering new places or are simply curious about how sound influences everyday life, you're welcome to explore at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStay for a few minutes or linger a little longer. There is no right or wrong way to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNauroso\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evolving platform that helps people better understand and shape their relationship with sound and sensory environments through immersive experiences, learning, practical tools, research and consultancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Welcoming Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World of Wellbeing is designed to be welcoming, family friendly and accessible for visitors of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacilities and features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private family care space for nappy changing and infant feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeating throughout the Rose Garden, with places to sit, pause and reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible drop-in activities, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace throughout the day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn information hub to help visitors discover everything happening across the World of Wellbeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple accessibility measures to help visitors enjoy the area in a way that feels comfortable for them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tessa Ann\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e14 years, Tessa Ann has curated the World of Wellbeing at Belfast Mela\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together sound experiences, movement, community wellbeing and opportunities to pause within one welcoming space in the Rose Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work explores how thoughtfully designed environments can support calm, connection and wellbeing through sensory experiences, creative learning and community engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound Healing Spa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating immersive sound experiences that invite people to slow down, listen differently and experience people, place and sound in new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNauroso\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping learning, research and practical resources that help people better understand and shape their relationship with sound in everyday environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome and listen. 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