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‘Kites For Kids’ Event To Be Held On March 27
The Kites For Kids event will be held on Wednesday [March 27] at TNT Tatem Field, with over 100 Bermuda Hummer kites and birdies to be given away to children, with the event also set to feature fun castles, the Gombeys and the Easter Bunny. A spokesperson said, “Kites For Kids is a charitable initiative that is the brainchild of Sunshine After... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Waldinger On Joy Of Kite Flying
[Opinion column written by Dr Robert J. Waldinger] Good Friday is just around the corner, which means Bermudians across the island are getting their tissue paper and kite strings ready. Did you know, though, that the simple act of flying a kite, a tradition deeply ingrained in Bermuda’s culture, might also provide unexpected health benefits? In... Read more of this article
Photos: Harbour Light Hosts Kite-Making Event
Residents and staff from the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light programme have built homemade kites to raise money for the men’s addiction programme. Chandra-Lee Bascome, of Harbour Light, said the group hoped to raise more than $2,000 by selling the kites that will be available for purchase before Easter. She added that the funds raised would go towards... Read more of this article
BELCO Kite Poster Deadline On March 15
BELCO reminded the public to submit entries for their annual Kite Safety Poster competition by March 15th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO or the Company] today reminds the public that the deadline for entries for the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is Friday, March 15, 2024. “The competition... Read more of this article
Stationery Store’s Kite Making Competition
The Stationery Store revealed the launch of its Kite Making Competition, encouraging participants to explore their creativity in crafting traditional Bermuda kites. A spokesperson said, “Get ready to take flight with The Stationery Store’s much-anticipated Kite Making Competition! As the go-to destination for all your kite crafting needs,... Read more of this article
BELCO Opens Kite Safety Poster Contest
BELCO announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until Friday, March 15th, with the best overall poster winner set to receive a $500 toy voucher and a $500 BELCO voucher, while most beautiful poster and best kite safety message winners will each receive a $250 toy voucher. A spokesperson said, “The competition... Read more of this article
Kite Poster Competition Winners Announced
BELCO announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition, with Suri Daniels, Evanna Peets, Cruz LeBlanc, and Kaden Bean-Wolfe all winning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition. The competition, now in its 34th year,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Kite Flying At Elbow & Astwood
Locals celebrated Good Friday in a wide range of ways, with activities including traditional Bermuda kite flying. You can view all our photos and coverage of this year and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here, and watch over 100 Good Friday videos by clicking here. Related Stories Aerial... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Soar To The Sky’ Kite Documentary
The unique tradition of Bermuda kite flying on Good Friday was highlighted by a documentary film produced in 1996 titled ‘Soar to the Sky.’ The video description says, “This documentary film produced in 1996 describes the tradition of Good Friday kite flying in Bermuda. It also explores the origins of the Easter tradition that dates... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Charitable Kites For Kids Event
The second annual charitable Kites For Kids event was held at T.N. Tatem Middle School. Anthony Bailey Jr. previously said, “Kites For Kids is a community-oriented grass roots initiative conceived by myself, Anthony Bailey Jr, of Sunshine After Dark and rolled out with the help of fellow friend and co-founder of The Give Back Mr. Makinday Johansen. “This... Read more of this article
BELCO Reminds Public About Safe Kite Flying
BELCO issued a reminder to the public about safe kite flying during the Good Friday holiday. A spokesperson said, “BELCO advised of the following safety guidelines for kite flying: Always use the correct supplies when making a kite. Do not use any wire or metal. Only fly kites in safe, open spaces and keep kites away from power lines and busy... Read more of this article
Annual ‘Kites For Kids’ Set For April 5
The second annual charitable Kites For Kids event will be held at T.N. Tatem Middle School on Wednesday, April 5 beginning at 5.30pm. Anthony Bailey Jr. said, “Kites For Kids is a community-oriented grass roots initiative conceived by myself, Anthony Bailey Jr, of Sunshine After Dark and rolled out with the help of fellow friend and co-founder... Read more of this article
