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Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival Virtual Gallery

Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival Virtual Gallery

Bernews’ latest virtual art photo gallery features the 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival, which was recently held at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes... Read more of this article

Gombey Festival A ‘Resounding Success’

Gombey Festival A ‘Resounding Success’

“The energy was phenomenal,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell following this weekend’s Bermuda Gombey Festival. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Gombey Festival was a resounding success as hundreds gathered at the beautiful Botanical Gardens on Saturday, October 26th, to celebrate the island’s... Read more of this article

Photo Set II: 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival

Photo Set II: 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival

The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival took place this weekend at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s iconic Gombey culture. The annual event featured performances by various Gombey troupes from across Bermuda with attendees experiencing the vibrant music, dance, and regalia that characterizes this traditional Bermudian art form. A government... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival

Photos & Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival

[Updated with photos] The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this evening [Oct 26] at the Botanical Gardens, and you can tune in and watch live below. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The annual Bermuda Gombey Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the island’s rich Gombey heritage, showcasing the talents of local... Read more of this article

Hendricksons, Parsons & Wilson To Be Honoured

Hendricksons, Parsons & Wilson To Be Honoured

Robert Wilson of Gombey Evolution Troupe, Dennis Parsons of Places Gombeys and the late Lawrence “Stickers” Hendrickson Jr and Carolyn “Granny” Hendrickson will be honored at this evening’s Bermuda Gombey Festival, which is set to start at 5pm at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is... Read more of this article

Gombey Festival To Take Place On October 26

Gombey Festival To Take Place On October 26

The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival will take place on Saturday [Oct 26] at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce that one of Bermuda’s most electrifying cultural traditions is back. “The 2024 Bermuda Gombey Festival will take place on Saturday, October 26th, at the... Read more of this article

Gombey Film Chosen For Four Film Festivals

Gombey Film Chosen For Four Film Festivals

The film Thoughts Become Things by Stephan Johnstone and Marq Rodriguez, featuring Bermudian Gombey culture, has been selected for showing at four international film festivals, winning awards along the way. A spokesperson said, “Thoughts Become Things, a captivating short poetry film that delves into the African and Native American ancestral dreams... Read more of this article

2024 Gombey Festival To Feature Seven Troupes

2024 Gombey Festival To Feature Seven Troupes

The Bermuda Gombey Festival next month will feature seven active Gombey troupes — Gombey Evolution, Gombey Warriors, H&H, Place’s, Warwick, Phoenix and Vibe Tribe –  Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the Senate today [Sept 30] the Minister said, “It is my absolute pleasure to speak to you... Read more of this article

Gombey Warrior Show At Finsbury Garden

Gombey Warrior Show At Finsbury Garden

On August 23, Finsbury Garden will host an event with Arijahknow Live Wires, The Kings Band, surprise performances, the Gombeys and more. The event promotion said, “This August 23rd at the newest and hottest outdoor venue in Bermuda, Finsbury Garden. Arijahknow Live Wires and The Kings Band performing local and international hits like Reggae... Read more of this article

‘Masked Freedom’ Event To Be Held

‘Masked Freedom’ Event To Be Held

King Alpha Productions is hosting “Masked Freedom,” a special event on African masquerade traditions as a key to freedom, featuring Professor Raphael Chijioke Njoku and Dr. David ‘Roots’ Chapman, on July 30 at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall during Emancipation Week 2024. Related Stories Gombey Documentary Special Edition The... Read more of this article

Minister Pays Tribute To George Richardson

Minister Pays Tribute To George Richardson

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Sen. Owen Darrell joined the community today in mourning the passing of Mr. George Richardson, the founder of Richardson’s Gombeys. A spokesperson said, “George Richardson first started Richardson’s Gombeys in 1973, and his lifelong dedication and passion for the Gombey tradition has left an indelible... Read more of this article

Video: Dr Chapman’s Gombey Book Launch

Video: Dr Chapman’s Gombey Book Launch

Dr David Chapman is holding a launch event for his new book on the Gombeys. You can tune in and watch below, and we will have additional information later on. The 13-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase Video: Gombey Festival Press Conference 100 Minutes Of Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival Video:... Read more of this article