{"id":4565,"date":"2017-10-17T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=4565"},"modified":"2017-10-17T09:06:06","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T09:06:06","slug":"creative-ways-to-enjoy-your-stay-in-belfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/creative-ways-to-enjoy-your-stay-in-belfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Ways to Enjoy Your Stay In Belfast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travel enhances your creativity.\u00a0 But, \u201cthe key, critical process is multicultural engagement, immersion, and adaptation.\u201d\u00a0In other words, it\u2019s the \u201cdoing\u201d, not the \u201cseeing\u201d, that gives you a creative boost.\u00a0 So, if you are planning your next trip to Belfast, then here is a list of engaging cultural activities that are sure to get your creative juices flowing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Belfast Cookery School<\/h4>\n

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Food is a window into any culture.\u00a0 And, at Belfast Cookery School<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, you can immerse yourself in the traditional Irish food culture by participating in the A Taste of Belfast cooking classes.\u00a0 Or, sign up for one of the many other courses available, where you\u2019ll be using local Irish produce for a fresh take on foreign cuisines.\u00a0 Either way you cut it, you are bound to return home with some budding, new ideas.<\/p>\n

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Game of Thrones Tour<\/h4>\n

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Why not draw creative inspiration from Northern Ireland\u2019s majestic, natural backdrops during a Game of Thrones tour<\/a><\/span><\/strong>?\u00a0 Bend the knee at Winterfell or reenact the Kingsmoot on the Iron Islands.\u00a0 So much of the popular television series is filmed in the wilderness just outside of Belfast that two distinct itineraries are available.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a big and beautiful world.\u00a0 Most of us live and die in the same corner of the world where we were born and never get to see any of it.\u00a0 I don\u2019t want to be most of us<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Oberyn Martell.<\/p>\n

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Traditional Irish Singing Classes<\/h4>\n

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Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling\u2026 Speaking of pipes, you can develop your own by taking traditional Irish singing classes provided by BelfastTrad<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 Listen to recordings, learn the history, and develop your own style of Irish singing.\u00a0 Introductory and advanced-level courses are available.<\/p>\n

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Traditional Irish Dance<\/h4>\n

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The first things that come to the minds of most people when contemplating the Emerald Isle are beer, potatoes, and Riverdance.\u00a0 And, Anne Reid Irish Dance<\/a><\/span><\/strong> classes could have you well on your way to starring in the acclaimed show during its next tour.\u00a0 Ok, maybe not.\u00a0 But, with decades of experience teaching and judging Irish dance, Ms. Reid is sure to help you become more of a well-rounded dancer.<\/p>\n

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Coffee Brewing School<\/h4>\n

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Top o\u2019 the mornin\u2019 to ya!\u00a0 Fancy a cup of Irish coffee?\u00a0 During\u00a0Bailies Coffee<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>brew classes, you can be taught how to make your own, and much, much more.\u00a0 Introductory, Intermediate, and Professional courses are available for casual tasters and baristas alike.\u00a0 Learn about water quality, brewing processes, and the history of coffee.\u00a0 Then, drink up and enjoy what you have created!<\/span><\/p>\n

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So did we overlook an obvious creative experience in Belfast?\u00a0 Are you aware of lesser-known creative opportunities in the city?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments, below.\u00a0 We might just add it to our list.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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