Dancing to the Rhythm of the Beat!

African & Indian Tradition and Culture to excite anyone and their fashion with custom designs.

The Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, a unique performance art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, dance and drumming. This folk tradition reflects the island's blend of African, Caribbean and British cultures.

Culture Designs & Traditional Dancing

The Gombeys we see today are a result of talents and traditions passed down through the centuries, with multi-generational troupes connected to a particular parish or family. There are similar related traditions in the Bahamas, St. Kitts and other Caribbean islands; however the Bermudian Gombey was recognized as its own distinct Bermudian art form at a UNESCO Cultural and Conservation Conference in 1970.

The word Gombey is derived from an African word meaning rhythm or drum, and the drummers are an essential part of the performance, often accompanied by a beer-bottle fife. Each troupe has a captain who uses a whistle to instruct the dancers and often carries a whip; chiefs answer to the captain, carry tomahawks and instruct the warriors as they act out a Biblical story or dance solo or in pairs. The vivid costumes feature a tall headdress with peacock feathers, and the decorated capes are unique to each Gombey. If you are lucky enough to hear the drums and witness a Gombey troupe, remember to throw coins as a sign of appreciation.

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Gombey Celebration Holidays

Look for the Gombeys at the following venues:

Harbour Nights Street Festival – Front Street, Hamilton, 7 to 10 pm, Wednesdays, May through August.

Gombey Saturdays – Queen Elizabeth Park, Hamilton, 12.30 pm Saturdays, June through October.

Bermuda Gombey Revue – Pier 6, Front Street, Hamilton, 4.15 pm, Tuesdays, November through March.

Bermuda Day Parade – Hamilton, last Friday in May.

Boxing Day, December 26th – in local neighborhoods.

Good Friday – in local neighborhoods.

Bermuda African & European Fashionable Porcelain Dolls

I am creating this blog because I would like to share myself with my Queens & Captains. I started creating my crafts at the tender age of 8yrs. old. I really loved knitting, sewing, making jewelry and other crafts. When I became a teenager I travelled to East Orange New Jersey and joined the YWCA. There was had crafts. sports activities, camping and so much fun things to do. I became a champion at everything that I participated in. That is when I decided that I loved arts and crafts. I had taken courses in Fashion designs and business as a young adult. Crafts became my hobby throughout the years. I became interested in creating fashionable dolls 20 yrs ago, then started selling my beautiful creations in African dolls. Now that I am retired it has been my dream to start creating my Queens again and Including more Gombey dolls to my line. My dream is to get more involved in my historical & Bermudian Culture through my African doll designs.

Inspired

My objective is to inspire young people to continue the tradition of their culture, crafts, fashion and family tradition through art. Dolls are an excellent expression of beauty for any young person to cherish through out their life. A collection of exciting dolls for display is a great way to show your love.