The start of a new series now – Heart of Bermuda, highlighting community stories and cultural traditions that help to define Bermudian life.
We thought it would be fitting, in Heritage Month, to start with the Gombeys and, more specifically, to explore little-known facts about their costumes and the props they use during performances.
Every feather, every ribbon, every mask and every item they carry has meaning, reflecting a legacy of resistance, identity, survival and pride.
In tonight’s first episode of Heart of Bermuda, Julie Matthews-Borchardt looks beyond the rhythm of the drums to explore the deep symbolism behind the spectacle.
