Tag: Bermuda kite

21 Ft Tall, 12 Ft Wide Kite Grounded In St David’s

As is tradition, east enders constructed a massive kite with plans to fly it at the St. David’s Cricket Club for Good Friday, however due to the windy conditions and large crowd present, the decision was made not to fly the 21 ft tall, 12 ft wide kite for safety reasons.The kite maker was St David’s resident Ernest McCallan, who has successfully... Read more of this article

Australian Museum Hosts Bermuda Kite Program

An Australian museum is hosting a two-week school holiday programme on Bermuda kites as part of its celebration of Easter traditions from around the world. Melbourne’s Immigration Museum will be holding the workshop from March 30 to April 14 “Create your own paper kite inspired by traditional Bermuda designs and customs,” said the... Read more of this article

Photos: Chewstick Hosts Pre-KiteFest Event

The Chewstick Foundation hosted a Kitefest kickoff event at Washington Mall this afternoon [Mar 23], with demonstrations on making traditional Bermuda kites, egg decorating for the children and more.KiteFest itself will take place this coming Friday [Mar 29] at Horseshoe Bay. The event will kick off at 10am, with a day filled with kite-flying, egg-hunting,... Read more of this article

Kite Flying Prohibited In Vicinity Of Airport

With the approach of the Good Friday and Easter holiday weekend, the Department of Airport Operations would like to remind members of the public that kite flying and the launching of Chinese Lanterns is forbidden around the L.F. Wade International Airport and Clearwater Beach areas. “Flying kites and launching lanterns in the vicinity of these... Read more of this article

Video: Failed Attempt To Fly Massive Kite

The plan to repeat last year’s performance of flying a massive kite in St David’s on Good Friday did not go according to schedule, with the kite plunging to the ground a few seconds after it was launched.The attempt took place at St. David’s County Cricket Club, who hosted their annual Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Day, an always popular event... Read more of this article

Photos: Fairmont Kite Making Easter Event

Last night [Apr.5] the Fairmont Southampton hosted their annual Kite Making Easter Extravaganza in the Poinciana Ballroom, with Easter themed activities and food on offer.The evening featured lessons in traditional Bermuda kite building, face painting, various Easter crafts, and live entertainers for the children with Dark & Stormys and Rum... Read more of this article

BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Winner

Marli Spriggs, a primary two student at Warwick Academy is the 2012 winner of the BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Competition. Marli and her class were invited to BELCO Headquarters where BELCO Bird presented her with a $500 grand prize donation to benefit her class. She also received a hand-crafted Bermuda kite made by BELCO Fitter Apprentice, Corrie... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Good Friday Horseshoe Bay KiteFest

Chewstick is producing the Bermuda Good Friday [Apr.6] KiteFest at Horseshoe Bay, a cultural event focused on bringing people together in the spirit of community and national pride. The entire event will be hosted by Hott 107.5’s Nikita Robinson. With music starting at 10a.m. followed by live performances later. Performers include:Big Snipes Missian Amora... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Easter Kite-Flying Tradition

Easter in Bermuda, as in many places, is celebrated with church services, egg hunts, and festive meals. But what makes Bermuda’s Easter observation unique is the tradition of kite flying on Good Friday. In a report for the island’s schools compiled by the Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, it’s noted how most Bermuda families... Read more of this article

Kite Flying Forbidden In Airport Vicinity

The Department of Airport Operations issued a public statement to “remind members of the public that kite flying is forbidden around the L.F. Wade International Airport and Clearwater Beach areas over the Good Friday and Easter holiday weekend. “Flying kites in the vicinity of these areas can pose a safety hazard for aircraft landing and... Read more of this article