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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
Upcoming: Gombey Festival At Tennis Stadium
The Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports will be hosting the Annual Gombey Festival on Saturday [Sept 21] on the grounds of the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. There will be live performances by Warner Gombey Troupe, Warwick Gombeys, The New Generation Places Gombeys, H & H Gombeys, Gombeys Warriors, Richardson Gombeys and... Read more of this article
Video Set #2: 2012 Annual Gombey Festival
The tennis courts were cleared of nets at the W. E. R. Joell Tennis Stadium on Saturday [Sept 22], as the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the annual Gombey Festival. Designed to showcase one of the island’s most iconic traditions, local groups participating included the H & H Gombeys, Places New Generation Gombeys, Warner... Read more of this article
Video Set #1: 2012 Annual Gombey Festival
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the annual Gombey Festival on on Saturday evening [Sept 22] at the Tennis Stadium, with the event designed to showcase one of the island’s most iconic traditions. Local groups participating included the H & H Gombeys, Places New Generation Gombeys, Warner Gombeys, Warwick Gombeys, Roots... Read more of this article
Photos: Gombeys Perform At 2012 Festival
Gombeys from troupes across the island converged on the W. E. R. Joell Tennis Stadium this evening [Sept 22], 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. The tennis courts were cleared of nets and... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival To Be High Energy Event
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting residents and visitors alike to attend this year’s Gombey Festival on Saturday [Sept 22] at the W. E. R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Held annually the Gombey Festival aims to provide exposure to the folk art and traditions of an important Bermudian icon. Each year the Festival showcases all of... Read more of this article
Stilt Walkers To Appear At Gombey Festival
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will be hosting the Gombey Festival on Saturday [Sept 22] starting at 5:30pm located on the grounds of the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Activities for the evening include live performances by The Warner Gombey Troupe, Warwick Gombey Troupe, The New Generation Places Gombeys, H&H Gombeys, Roots Gombeys... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: 2011 Bermuda Gombey Festival
Yesterday [Sept.11] City Hall Car Park played host to a festival showcasing one of Bermuda’s most well known traditions, with the 2011 Gombey Festival taking place from 2pm until 6pm. In addition to the Gombey dancers, there were food vendors, gombey-inspired face-painting for kids, local gombey crafts and special performances by stilt-walkers. ... Read more of this article
Photos & Slideshow: 2010 Gombey Festival
This afternoon [Sept 26] the Gombey Festival was held at City Hall car park, featuring performances from local groups as well as visiting groups from the Caribbean. Local groups performing including Warner Gombey Troupe, Warwick Gombey Troupe, The New Generation Places Gombeys, H&H Gombeys and the Richardson Gombey Troupe. In addition, there were... Read more of this article
