UU students and long-term residents of the Holyland are today set to unveil a 16-foot mural promoting diversity in the area.

The initiative was set up by the University’s Community Relation’s team and brought together students and residents of South Belfast to design and paint a mural that will be displayed in the Holyland.

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Wallace Browne, will officially launch the painting at a special unveiling ceremony at Cadogan Street.

UU student and artist, Adrian Margey, was the artistic drive behind the mural and over 25 students and residents played their part in designing and painting it.

Anne Monaghan, Community Relations Manager at UU said: “This initiative has enabled students and residents of the Holyland to work together to enhance the local environment. The project has drawn on the artistic talents of all those involved – generating themes and ideas for the mural and participating in workshops facilitated by professional artists.

“Everyone agreed it was important to show the diversity of those living in the area, so we have represented the students, families, the elderly and ethnic minorities, who all live side by side in the Holyland.”

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Wallace Browne said: “This is an excellent initiative by the University of Ulster who have facilitated students and long term residents to come together to enhance the environment of the area in which they live. It is through these acts of civic leadership by all residents of the Holyland that we can build a vibrant and prosperous community.”

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