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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
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
Campbell Wins Miami School Contest
Culinary student Michiko Campbell isn’t flying the flag for Bermuda at his Florida university — instead, he’s flying his kite. And getting lots of attention for doing so. The 22-year-old aspiring Bermudian chef, who is entering his last year at Johnson and Wales University [JWU] in North Miami, took part in the campus’ World... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Colour The Sky Festival
The first Colour The Sky festival took place today [June 20] at Fort St. Catherine beach in St George’s from 11:00am to 6:00pm. The event was the brainchild of Tricia Walters, and with assistance from Quinell Francis, Renee Ming and Michelle Wales it was brought to fruition. Town Crier David Frith kicked off events in the morning with a resounding... Read more of this article
6-Foot Bermuda Kites Fly At Miami University
The big kites were all the talk this past weekend, and not just in Bermuda thanks to a Bermudian college student and kite maker who shared some of our traditions overseas. 21-year-old Michiko Campbell [pictured] attracted quite a bit of attention after building – and flying – two 6 foot Bermuda style kites at his Miami school. Mr Campbell... Read more of this article
Videos & Photos: 21-Foot Kite In St David’s
[Updated] The east end ruled the island-wide unofficial ‘biggest kite’ contest, with a homemade Bermuda-style kite over 20 feet tall attracting plenty of attention at the annual Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Day at St. David’s County Cricket Club today [Apr.22]. The kite maker, Ernest McCallan, said it was a 21-foot kite which was made with... Read more of this article
Horseshoe: Largest Bermuda Kite Winner
Despite the influx of plastic kites in the past few decades, traditional Bermuda kite making is still a part of our culture with many Bermudians buckling down before Good Friday to complete their works of art. A kite competition was held today [Apr.22] as a part of the Annual Bermuda Kite Festival, a popular event held at Horseshoe Beach, hosted each... Read more of this article
