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2013 KiteFest Back On After Prior Cancellation
The Chewstick Foundation confirmed today [Mar 8] that after meeting with the Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards, a green light to hold Kitefest has been given. The Chewstick Foundation and the Minister met today and agreed to work together to resolve any misunderstanding surrounding the permit application process for Kitefest and toward... Read more of this article
Parks Department Respond To Chewstick
The Ministry of Environment and Planning responded to Chewstick’s statement about the cancellation of KiteFest, saying they do not have a record of permit application from Chewstick for Kitefest, and also stated they told Chewstick that the permit could be immediately approved and collected this morning [Mar 8]. Yesterday the Chewstick Foundation... Read more of this article
Chewstick: “No Choice But To Cancel Kitefest”
The Chewstick Foundation said they “have no choice but to cancel this year’s Good Friday KiteFest due to a lack confirmation from various government departments which has severely hampered the ability to seek adequate funding.” Chewstick said they “inherited the Good Friday Kite Festival from the former UBP and were happy to add... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 St David’s & Horseshoe Good Friday
Bermudians celebrated Good Friday in all different ways, with many making their way to the Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Day in St David’s, as well as Chewstick’s KiteFest at Horseshoe Bay. The videos below are of the Mohawk Grand Prix Go Kart Race and Ranging Bike Race in St David’s, Gombeys and the Easter Bunny at KiteFest, Ameina Lewis... Read more of this article
Photos: Good Friday KiteFest At Horseshoe Bay
Kites, local entertainers, Gombeys and the Easter Bunny himself were all visible at Horseshoe Bay yesterday [Apr.6], as Chewstick hosted the Good Friday KiteFest event. The event was hosted by the United Bermuda Party for many years, with this year the first that Chewstick has arranged the event, with sponsorship provided by the Bermuda Department of... Read more of this article
Good Friday: Crowds Pack Horseshoe Bay
Scores of people have made their way to Horseshoe Bay today [Apr.6], as Chewstick hosts the Good Friday KiteFest, with the event featuring music, live performances, kite contests and more. Performers scheduled to appear include Big Snipes, Missian, Amora Rose, Rivah, Joy T. Barnum Gavin Djata Smith and more. The event is also scheduled to have a Kite... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Good Friday Horseshoe Bay KiteFest
Chewstick is producing the Bermuda Good Friday [Apr.6] KiteFest at Horseshoe Bay, a cultural event focused on bringing people together in the spirit of community and national pride. The entire event will be hosted by Hott 107.5’s Nikita Robinson. With music starting at 10a.m. followed by live performances later. Performers include: Big Snipes Missian Amora... Read more of this article
