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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
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
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, 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
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
[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
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
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermudian Resilience III
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a phone lock screen incorporating the theme of ‘Bermudian Resilience’ — the 2021 Bermuda Day and Heritage Month theme — along with accents of the Bermudiana, Bermuda’s national flower. The design below is also available here as both a Twitter header and Facebook profile... Read more of this article
Registration Still Open For Cultural Conference
The Department of Culture is reminding the public that registration is still open for this weekend’s Bermuda Cultural Stakeholder Conference. A spokesperson said, “Happening Sunday, May 16 at 11.00 am, the summit will be carried live via Zoom, and is free to the public. The event will discuss some of the challenges and opportunities emerging... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermudian Resilience II
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ series features a phone lock screen incorporating the theme of ‘Bermudian Resilience’ — the 2021 Bermuda Day and Heritage Month theme — along with accents of the Bermuda crest and a glimpse of the island’s iconic Gombeys. The design below is also available here... Read more of this article
Government Hosting Mini-Float Competition
The Department of Culture and the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation invites individuals, students, families, charities and companies to participate in the mini-float competition as part of the Heritage Month activities. A Government spokesperson said, “Floats should reflect this year’s Heritage Month theme - “Bermudian Resilience”. To help... Read more of this article
Mini-Float Challenge For Heritage Month
In celebration of Heritage Month, the Department of Culture and the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation is inviting people to sign up for the “Mini-Float Challenge”. The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “It’s Heritage Month, and the Department of Culture and the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation invites individuals,... Read more of this article
