Belfast is certainly not short of examples of symbolism – flags, murals, peacewalls, painted kerbstones, they’re everywhere you look!
But in recent years there have been more positive changes. And one of the themes that Belfast has found to come together behind is the Titanic. Quite why a maritime disaster engenders such a response worldwide is a bit of a mystery, but the Belfast shipyard where she was built has realised rather late in the day that there is a tourism potential to be exploited.
The 100th anniversary of her launch was last year (31 May, my son’s birthday so I always remember it) but it is the 100th anniversary of the sinking in April which is being prepared for.
The area of the city around the shipyard has been named the Titanic Quarter, and this new visitors centre is almost ready to receive the hordes of tourists expected to visit.
It’s a stunning looking building: The 4 pointy corners represent the prows of the ships built here, and from above its a star shape for the White Star Line. The metal cladding reflects the light in such a way that it looks like shimmering water.
The race is on to have it completed in time for the anniversary on 12 April!
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Dancing At Lunacy 
Great take on the theme!!
That is an amazing building, and very symbolic!
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