THE local Indian Community Centre in Letterkenny is hosting a fun day to celebrate diversity.
It and Donegal County Council is inviting the public to enjoy food, performances and the craic at a special An Grianán Theatre Takeover next week.
The celebration is scheduled from Friday, August 21, from 1pm to 5pm.
A spokesperson said: “Donegal Mela celebrates cultural diversity, promotes community wellbeing and broadens access to high-quality arts experiences across Donegal.
“The festival provides a welcoming, inclusive platform for local, migrant, minority ethnic – global majority communities to share artistic traditions, collaborate and participate fully in cultural life.
“The 2026 programme will animate multiple cultural spaces in Letterkenny, encouraging audiences to explore diverse art forms and engage with creativity in new ways.”
She added: “The theatre will host intercultural activities, including henna tattooing, children’s games, live performances, craft stalls, multicultural food and a community art exhibition.
“The day will encourage participation and offer hands-on creative experiences for families and individuals of all ages.”
The festival programme begins on Friday, August 21, with Bollywood Night at the Regional Cultural Centre, 7pm to 10pm.
It will be an evening of Bollywood dance, music and film, with live performances and opportunities for audience participation.
This event is designed to showcase the cultural contributions of Donegal’s Indian community and sets an energetic tone for the weekend.
On Saturday, the An Grianán Theatre Takeover, runs from 1pm to 5pm when the theatre will host intercultural activities including henna tattooing, children’s games, live performances, craft stalls, multicultural food, and a community art exhibition.
This day is designed to encourage participation and offer hands-on creative experiences for families and individuals of all ages.
On Sunday, there will be Yoga Day at the Vestry, from 2pm to 4pm.
This is intended as a large-scale yoga session to close the festival with a focus on wellbeing, promoting physical and mental health while encouraging intergenerational and multicultural participation.