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Photos: Majorettes At Gombey Festival Showcase
The PHC Majorettes delivered a lively and colorful performance at the Gombey Festival Showcase, adding their signature precision, rhythm, and energy to the celebration held on Sunday, October 19 at the Botanical Gardens. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 150 videos of Gombeys... Read more of this article
Photos Set #2: 2025 Gombey Festival Showcase
[Updated] The Gombey Festival Showcase was held on Sunday, October 19 at the Botanical Gardens, showcasing the island’s various Gombey troupes. You can view all of Bernews’ coverage of the Gombey Festival here, all our Gombey coverage here, and over 150 videos of Gombeys here on Bernews.TV. Update: A Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Gombey Festival Showcase
The Gombey Festival Showcase was successfully held on Sunday, October 19 at the Botanical Gardens after being postponed from the previous day due to the less than welcoming weather. The popular annual event serves to showcase the island’s various Gombey troupes, and this year Kent Henry was honoured at the event, with Minister of Tourism &... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival Postponed Until Sunday
The Department of Culture announced that the Gombey Festival has been postponed until Sunday [Oct 19] due to the weather forecast. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to the weather forecast of high winds later today, a decision has been made to postpone today’s Gombey Festival. “The event will now take... Read more of this article
Kent Henry To Be Honoured At Gombey Festival
Kent Henry will be honoured at this year’s Bermuda Gombey Festival, set for tomorrow [October 18] at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is proud to announce that Kent Henry will be honoured at this year’s Bermuda Gombey Festival, taking place Saturday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. at the Botanical... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival To Take Place On October 18
The Gombey Festival Showcase will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 5.00pm to 9.00am at the Botanical Gardens. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “The Gombey Festival Showcase takes place October 18. See flyer for details. This is a free event for all. Bermuda’s Gombey troupes will be on display in one exciting evening. See... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival Wins Cultural Event Award
The Department of Culture has announced that the Gombey Festival was named Best Cultural Event in the 2025 Best of Bermuda Awards, presented by The Bermudian Magazine. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is proud to announce that the Gombey Festival has been named Best Cultural Event in the 2025 Best of Bermuda Awards, presented... Read more of this article
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
Gombey Festival A ‘Resounding Success’
“The energy was phenomenal,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell following this weekend’s Bermuda Gombey Festival. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Gombey Festival was a resounding success as hundreds gathered at the beautiful Botanical Gardens on Saturday, October 26th, to celebrate the island’s... 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
