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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
Four People Honoured At Gombey Festival
The Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this weekend, and as part of the event four people — Philip “Marlo” DeShields, Charles “Nature Boy” Wade, Ivan “Dancer” Trott, and in memoriam Willis “Oldman” Ondray Steede Sr — have been honoured for “their involvement with Bermuda’s various Gombey troupes and for their... Read more of this article
Video: “Not A Generic Gombey” Short Film
The Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this weekend, and as part of the weekend of activities, the event kicked off with the presentation of the short film ‘Not a Generic Gombey: Art, Consumption, and Intellectual Property.’ A spokesperson said, “The general description is as follows: Not a Generic Gombey: Art, Consumption,... Read more of this article
Gombey Festival Showcase This Weekend
The 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase will be held this weekend from October 7th to October 9th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets JP, is encouraging the community to attend this weekend’s 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase, from October 7 – 9, 2022. “For the last two years... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Live In Peace’ Celebration
YouthVision Promotions held the ‘Osagi Bascome Live In Peace Gombey Celebration’ on Saturday evening [Sept 3] in St. George’s. Osagi Bascome was a well liked and respected footballer who was murdered last year. “This is a unity call to Bermuda to join together in unison to promote peace with the St. George’s community,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Gombey & Feathers
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series offers a unique look at one of the Bermuda’s iconic Gombeys, with an image adjusted to create a paint-like look set against feathers. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper,... Read more of this article
Crockwell Thanks Community For Support
Desmond Crockwell thanked everyone who supported the Hamilton Parish “Live In Peace Gombey Celebration” event on Saturday [June 11]. Following the event, Desmond Crockwell told Bernews, “On behalf of YouthVision Promotions, I want to thank everyone who came out to promote peace through Hamilton Parish with us on Saturday evening. Special thanks... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Live In Peace Gombey Celebration
[Updated] YouthVision Promotion is hosting the Hamilton Parish “Live In Peace Gombey Celebration” event this evening [June 11] and you can tune in and watch it live. Desmond Crockwell previously said, “This celebration will honour the late Daemon Bell, a Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club family member who tragically lost his life in a senseless murder. “The... Read more of this article
“Live In Peace Gombey Celebration” On June 11
YouthVision Promotion is inviting the public to the Hamilton Parish “Live In Peace Gombey Celebration” on Saturday [June 11]. Desmond Crockwell said, “This celebration will honour the late Daemon Bell, a Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club family member who tragically lost his life in a senseless murder. “The Gombeys will march from the... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Gombeys In Bermuda Day Parade
[Updated with video] Our fourth and final Bermuda Day Parade photo gallery is in keeping with the tradition of the Gombeys appearing at the end of events, with the final gallery featuring images showcasing the island’s iconic Gombeys, who thrilled the crowds with their performances. According to the parade order list, the Bermuda Day parade ended... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Day Gombeys
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day theme incorporating the island’s iconic Gombeys, who will — of course — be taking part in the upcoming Bermuda Day parade. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years – including over 6,000 photos and videos, history, unique... Read more of this article
Place’s Gombeys Celebrating 65th Anniversary
The Place’s New Generation Gombeys will be celebrating their 65th anniversary this year and are set to take part in the Bermuda Day Parade. The Government posted the photo below online, saying, “Place’s New Generation Gombeys is celebrating their 65th Anniversary this year, and they’ll be in the Bermuda Day Parade! That’s a milestone... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Gombeys Open SailGP Event
The Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess got underway today [May 14], and like all good events in Bermuda, it included an appearance from the island’s Gombeys, who made their way through the event village prior to the start of the event. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada,... Read more of this article
Marketplace Add Gombey & Poinciana Bags
The Marketplace has added two more Bermuda-themed reusable bag collection; one featuring the island’s iconic Gombeys and another featuring the Royal Poinciana tree. Late last year, MarketPlace announced it would be “offering a 10-cent discount for each reusable bag presented and used at checkout as part of an overall commitment to becoming... Read more of this article
Artist Lance Tucker’s Gombey Inspired Artwork
When Lance Tucker creates his Gombey Warrior inspired artwork, he feels as though he is facing his childhood fears. Mr Tucker remembers watching the Gombeys perform as a youngster and being terrified by the intricate masquerade of dancing and drumming, particularly the captains who would crack their whip. Now 52 years old, Mr Tucker is passionate about... Read more of this article
Photos: Gombeys At USATF Bermuda Games
The USATF Bermuda Games saw world class track & field athletes including multiple Olympics medalists compete at the Flora Duffy Stadium, and like all good Bermuda events, it included an appearance from the island’s iconic Gombeys. The meet — which was televised internationally by NBC Sports — included top athletes from nations... Read more of this article
