Universal Children's Day takes place on November 20 annually.

Universal Children's Day is simply set to honor children by;
• promoting mutual exchange and understanding among children
• initiating action to benefit and promote the welfare of the world's children
• celebrating childhood!


Universal Children's Day (20 November) celebrates children just for being themselves. It reminds us that children need love and respect to grow to their full potential. It is a day to listen to children, to marvel at their uniqueness and all they have to offer.

November 20 is also the anniversary of the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - an international convention setting out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children.

The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the creation of Universal Children's Day reflects the growing recognition that children are important and valued members of society, now and in the future.

Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child says that states shall: “... respect and promote the right of the child to participate fully in cultural and artistic life.”

We believe live theatre is essential to the artistic, cultural, social and spiritual development of today’s young people. Every civilisation and culture has enjoyed the art of theatre... celebrating difference and unity.

"Children Need Theatre...as much as they need to run about in the fresh air" - Philip Pullman

The Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film & TV Festival for Young People

18th Nov - 4th Dec 09

Enjoy New & Classic Family Films at Cinemagic.....

Family Film Showcase

Classic Cartoons (6+)

Saturday 21st November / 11.00am / ODEON Cinemas, Belfast

Finding Nemo (U)

Saturday 21st November / 3.00pm / Movie House Cinemas, Yorkgate

Sunshine Barry & The Disco Worms (8+)

Sunday 22nd November / 2.00pm / Movie House Cinemas, Yorkgate

Treasure Planet (U)

Sunday 22nd November / 3.00pm / Movie House Cinemas, Dublin Road

Matilda (PG)

Sunday 22nd November / 4.00pm / ODEON Cinemas, Belfast

Moonbeam Bear & Friends (3+)

Saturday 28th November / 10.30am / ODEON Cinemas, Belfast

All Dogs Go To Heaven (U)

Saturday 28th November / 3.00pm / Movie House Cinemas, Dublin Road

Gnomes & Trolls - The Secret Chamber (8+)

Sunday 29th November / 3.00pm / Movie House Cinemas, Yorkgate

The Tigger Movie (U)

Sunday 29th November / 3.00pm / Movie House Cinemas, Dublin Road

TICKET PRICES: £4.00 / £3.50

FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE: 028 9024 6609

BOOK ONLINE - WWW.CINEMAGIC.ORG.UK

Belfast City Hall will emerge like a beautiful butterfly from a chrysalis after two years of renovation. In celebration Belfast City Council invites all children and families to Fly Butterfly Family Weekend in association with Beat Initiative and Belfast Children’s Festival.

To mark this very special occasion, all events are absolutely FREE both inside and outside but pre-booking may be required. For information & ticket booking go to Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5AD or call Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609


SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER

FLY BUTTERFLY CARNIVAL
12pm – 4pm

An outdoor spectacle event for Belfast City Hall reopening where caterpillars transform to butterflies on the City Hall wall and a giant butterfly opens its wings for flight. Make your own caterpillar or butterfly mask in our Family Workshops, join the Caterpillar Parade through the city centre, dance to some music or watch the acrobatic delights of Fly Butterfly aerial display.

SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER

FESTIVAL GOES TO BELFAST CITY HALL
12pm – 4pm

Belfast City Hall will be a hive of activity for families and children of all ages, with lots of art workshops, butterflies and flowers, face painting, Baby Rave, buzzing insects, Tea and Tales – a special children’s reading area, Storytelling, entertainment from Premiere Circus with the Magilligans, the Tree Lady, Paul Currie and much, much more.

Come along for one of the many drop-in activities happening throughout the day or book tickets for one of the exciting events below;

BABY RAVE- BABY SKA
0-4 years
Length: 60mins
Due to its popularity Baby Ska is Back! Get your two-tone outfits on, as it’s black and white all the way. The DJ and dancers will help you and your babies move and groove to the two-tone beats of The Specials.
Pre-Booking required
12pm, 1.30pm & 3.30pm

TALL TALES WITH NIALL DE BURCA
5 years+
Length: 45mins
One of Ireland’s greatest storytellers will captivate you in this thrilling, exciting and hilarious performance of his favourite tall tales. A highly entertaining show for young and old alike.
Pre-Booking required
12pm & 3.15pm

NEARLY TRUE TOURS
7 years+
Length: 25mins
Take a trip back in time, meet madcap characters along the way and discover the true and not so true secrets of Belfast City Hall. Developed by the organisers of the Belfast Children’s Festival this tour is specially created for children.
Pre-Booking required
12.30pm, 1.45pm & 3.15pm

THE BIG PICTURE
All ages
Length: 100 mins
Belfast Film Festival present some family friendly entertainment with a selection of the best children’s films, as they begin their two week programme to celebrate the re-opening of Belfast’s City Hall.
Pre-Booking required
1pm



For information & ticket booking go to Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place, Belfast, BT1 5AD or call Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609