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One Hour Video: History, Evolution Of Gombeys
People had the opportunity to learn about the history and background of one of the island’s iconic traditions, as the Bermuda National Trust hosted an in-depth discussion on the origins and evolution of the Bermuda Gombey. Gary Phillips hosted the talk at Verdmont, with the event serving as part of this year’s Bermuda Gombey Festival,... Read more of this article
Photos: Gombey Festival At Botanical Gardens
The Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase was held last night [Oct 7] at the Botanical Gardens in Paget, with Bermuda’s Gombey troupes displaying their passion and artistry for the enthusiastic crowd. Hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, the Gombey Festival is held annually to provide continued exposure to the folk art traditions... Read more of this article
3.5 Hour Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival
The Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase was held last night [Oct 7] at the Botanical Gardens in Paget, with Bermuda’s Gombey troupes displaying their passion and artistry for the enthusiastic crowd. Hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, the Gombey Festival is held annually to provide continued exposure to the folk art traditions... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival Expanded To Entire Weekend
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting the public to come out and enjoy the 2017 Bermuda International Gombey Festival, which has been expanded this year from a one-day event to an entire weekend. The Minister of Social Development and Sports Zane DeSilva said, “I want to encourage the public to come out and enjoy this dazzling,... Read more of this article
100 Minutes Of Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival
Crowds of people made their way to the tennis stadium this weekend as Bermudian culture was on full display at the 2016 Gombey Festival. Hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, the Gombey Festival is held annually to provide continued exposure to the folk art traditions of the iconic Bermuda Gombeys. It includes performances from... Read more of this article
Photos: 2016 Bermuda Gombey Festival
Crowds of people made their way to the tennis stadium this evening [Sept 10] as Bermudian culture was on full display at the 2016 Gombey Festival. Hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, the Gombey Festival is held annually to provide continued exposure to the folk art traditions of the iconic Bermuda Gombeys. It includes performances... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival To Honour Tyrone ‘Funk’ Nesbitt
During the Gombey Festival on Saturday, Tyrone “Funk” Nesbitt will be recognized as this year’s honouree for his life’s contribution to the Gombey tradition. His bio from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs says, “Tyrone Alexander “Funk” Nesbitt was born on September 16, 1949. After years of following Place’s Gombeys... Read more of this article
2016 Gombey Festival To Be Held On Saturday
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting the public to come out and enjoy the 2016 Gombey Festival on Saturday September 10th at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. “The Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards said, “I want to encourage the public to come out and enjoy this dazzling, energetic, cultural... Read more of this article
Two Hours Of Video: Bermuda Gombey Festival
The island’s preeminent folk art was on full display on Saturday [Sept 12] as the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the annual Gombey Festival at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. At each festival, the Department honours an individual who has cultivated and preserved the tradition of Gombey music and dance, and this year’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Gombey Festival Held At Stadium
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the annual Gombey Festival today [Sept 12], with the showcase of Bermuda’s premier folk dancers taking place at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Governor George Fergusson, Acting Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Jeanne Atherden and others joined the crowd at the tennis stadium with... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival To Be Held This Saturday
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will host the annual Gombey Festival, a showcase of Bermuda’s premier folk dancers on Saturday, 12 September at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. The Gombeys are a blend of many cultures – African, Caribbean and North American Native music. In Bermuda, Gombey dancing and music has been passed down... Read more of this article
90 Minutes Of Video: 2014 Gombey Festival
Crowds packed the W. E. R. Joell Tennis Stadium on Saturday night [Sept 13], as the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the Gombey Festival, and if you weren’t able to take in the live spectacle, or want to relive it, we’ve posted over 90 minutes of video from the event. There were performances by H & H Gombeys, Gombey... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Annual Bermuda Gombey Festival
Gombeys troupes across the island converged on the W. E. R. Joell Tennis Stadium last night [Sept 12], as the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the Gombey Festival. The event is held annually, with an aim to provide exposure to the folk art and traditions of the Bermudian Gombeys. We will have video coverage of the Festival later... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Annual Bermuda Gombey Festival
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the annual Gombey Festival on Saturday evening [Sept 13] at the Tennis Stadium, with the event designed to showcase one of the island’s most iconic and beloved traditions. Speaking before the event, Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott said, “The Gombey Festival is held annually... Read more of this article
Photos: St. Kitts Stilt Walkers Visit Minister
Visiting stilt walkers from St. Kitts paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott this morning [Sept 11], with the Minister meeting his guests in the lobby of the Dame Lois Browne Evans Building, as they actually could not enter his office due to their imposing height. The stilt walkers are on island to take part... Read more of this article
Photos: 2013 Annual Bermuda Gombey Festival
The rhythm of history flowed from the WER Joel Tennis Stadium during this year’s Gombey Festival on Saturday evening [Sept 21]. Hundreds of people packed the stadium to chant and clap for their favourite Gombey troupes, who undoubtedly took the crowd by storm. The event, which was hosted by the Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports, began with... Read more of this article
