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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
Somerset Primary To Host Cuisine Event
Somerset Primary School is set to host its International Day Dinner today [November 5], offering students and their families a rich experience of global cuisine and culture. The event will take place in the school’s Assembly Hall from 4 pm to 6 pm. Each class will represent a different country such as Bermuda, Mexico, Japan, giving attendees the... Read more of this article
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
[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
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
St. David’s Historical Society To Host Onion Day
The St. David’s Island Historical Society is set to host Onion Day at Carter House on Sunday, June 9, featuring fish chowder, an onion eating competition and more. A spokesperson said, “Onion Day is Sunday, 9th June at noon until 3pm+ at Carter House that will feature the following: Gary Lamb’s famous fish chowder [$5] Grilled hot dogs on... Read more of this article
Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Appreciation
“The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport celebrated Bermuda’s cultural heritage at the Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Appreciation Event held over the weekend. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell said, “The Cultural Apprenticeship Programme focuses on cultural preservation and intergenerational learning... Read more of this article
Onion Day At Carter House On July 15th
Onion Day is set to be held at Carter House in St. David’s on Saturday, July 15 at 4.00pm. The event will include fish chowder, drinks, and hot dogs [with onions] on the open fire, along with an onion eating contest, palmetto and doll making, tree planting, and a raffle. Related Stories Onion Day To Be Held At Carter House “Bermuda Onion Day”... Read more of this article
Onion Day To Be Held At Carter House
St. David’s Historical Society will be celebrating Onion Day at Carter House this Saturday [June 17] from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. The event poster says, “Gary’s fish chowder – food fit for the gods – drinks, and sitting off St David’s style. “Lindy Thatcher will entertain with her ukulele, performing ‘Onions, Onions... Read more of this article
Arts Council’s Awards Ceremony Tomorrow
On Saturday evening [May 20], the Department of Culture and the Bermuda Arts Council [BAC] will host the Annual Awards Ceremony at the Earl Cameron Theatre. A Government spokesperson said, “This event will celebrate those Bermudians who have made significant contributions to the island’s arts and cultural scene with their body of work. “Those... Read more of this article
Cultural Conference Set For Thursday May 11
The Department of Culture will host its Third Annual Cultural Conference at Spinning Wheel on Court Street on Thursday [May 11]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to midnight, will include a panel discussion on various subjects, including artificial intelligence in the creative industries, a networking forum, and a heritage month kick-off party. There... Read more of this article
Heritage Month 2023 Calendar Of Events
The Department of Culture shared the Heritage Month Calendar of Events. A Government spokesperson said, “his year’s Heritage Month theme is A Bermudian Renaissance. “While there are more than three dozen associated events on the Heritage Month schedule, the marquis events being supported by the Department include: Mayouti Yoga & The Department... Read more of this article
