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Onion Day At Carter House On July 15th

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

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

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

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

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

Photos: Bermuda Cultural Experience Event

Photos: Bermuda Cultural Experience Event

The Bermuda Cultural Experience event was held yesterday [April 5] in Victoria Park. Activities in the event included: Fishcake demonstration by UMAMI Bermuda. Kite making demonstration by Mr. Eugene O’Connor, the Kite Master. Old Fashion Games with X-treme Sports. International Fishcake Competition Persons of various nationalities put their... Read more of this article

Heritage Month: “A Bermudian Renaissance”

Heritage Month: “A Bermudian Renaissance”

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell announced that the theme of this year’s Heritage Month in May is “A Bermudian Renaissance”. Speaking at press conference this week, Minister Darrell said, “I am pleased to use this opportunity to formally announce that this year’s Heritage Month theme is ‘A Bermudian Renaissance.’... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival

Photos & Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival

The 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival event is being held this weekend, with the showcase held last night [Oct 8] at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens Main Show Ring, providing an evening of entertainment featuring the Place’s New Generation Gombeys, Gombey Warriors, H&H Gombeys, Gombey Evolution Troupe and the Warwick Gombeys. Minister of Youth, Culture... Read more of this article

Photos: Harrington Sound School Exhibition

Photos: Harrington Sound School Exhibition

In a celebration of Bermuda’s heritage and culture, students from Harrington Sound School – led by social studies teacher Ms. Fikrte Ming – recently created an exhibition showcasing an array of impressive displays including maps, transportation, fauna, flora, dioramas of our coastal areas, beaches, parks, and nature reserves and more. Related... Read more of this article

Cultural Stakeholder Conference On May 15

Cultural Stakeholder Conference On May 15

The Department of Culture will host its second annual Cultural Stakeholder Conference on Sunday [May 15], which will “bring together key members of the island’s artistic and creative community.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets will open the in-person event, which takes place... Read more of this article

Heritage Month 2022 Calendar Of Events

Heritage Month 2022 Calendar Of Events

Today [May 6] the Department of Culture shared the Heritage Month Calendar of Events. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that May is Heritage Month, and for the first time since 2019, the Department is reintroducing in-person events to highlight and celebrate Bermuda’s culture and traditions. “The Bermuda Day and Heritage... Read more of this article

A Visible Minority: Asian Diasporas In Bermuda

A Visible Minority: Asian Diasporas In Bermuda

The Department of Culture is reminding people about tomorrow’s [Aug 25] Bermudian Heartbeats event: A Visible Minority: Asian Diasporas in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department is encouraging members of the public to join the discussion on Asian identity in Bermuda. Taking place 6.00 p.m. at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article

“This Is A Significant Milestone For Bermuda”

“This Is A Significant Milestone For Bermuda”

“This is a significant milestone for Bermuda, particularly from a cultural and heritage standpoint,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets said in reference to SATA Azores Airlines launching air service between Bermuda and the Azores. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr.... Read more of this article

Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge Winners

Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge Winners

The Department of Culture announced the winners of the first ever Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge. “There were more than 50 entries for the Heritage Month competition, which exceeded all expectations for the inaugural event. The public can still view all the entries here. This year’s judges were former Director of Community and Cultural... Read more of this article

Over 50 Mini-Float Entries Available For Viewing

Over 50 Mini-Float Entries Available For Viewing

[Updated with video] More than 50 entries were submitted for the Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge, and you can view them online or visit the Botanical Gardens where they will be on display at the Slat House tomorrow through Monday, May 31. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is pleased to announce that more than 50 entries... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Day Gombeys

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Day Gombeys

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day phone lock screen incorporating an image of the island’s iconic Gombeys. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access... Read more of this article