Bermuda 2009 - 400th Anniversary

“Bermuda’s history is a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people who call Bermuda home...”
Message from Her Majesty, The Queen

“This upcoming year of celebration will be like none other...”
A letter from the Premier

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Display of Bermuda Books by Bookmart/Brown&Co.

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

The theme for February is Bermuda Art.  Bermuda is a great place to produce art and many artists have taken advantage of Bermuda’s beauty.  Some of the books that feature this month are; Desmond Fountain Sculptor.  Then we have a variety lovely calendars produced by local artists.  These include but are not limited to:  My Bermuda Calendar by local artist Dunavin Nesbitt; The Bermuda Colours Calendar by Diana and Eric Amos; and Bermuda Calendar with pictures by Elizabeth Mulderig.  Then we have such books as Bermuda in Art by Joan K. Aspinall and Woppenend 20 – cartoons by Peter Woolcock.  We will also have in copies of the book illustrated by Sharon Wilson – The Day Gogo went to Vote.
The themes for the year are as follows(subject to change):
1. January - Bermuda History
2. February - Bermuda Art
3. March - Bermuda Architecture
4. April - Bermuda Flora & Fauna
5. May - Bermuda Culture - (heritage month)
6. June - Bermuda Maritime - (tall ships race)
7. July - Sport in Bermuda - (cup match)
8. August - Religion in Bermud
9. September - Education in Bermuda
10. October - Bermuda Personalities - (national heroes day)
11. November - Bermudian Literature
12. December - Bermuda Christmas traditions .
For more information contact: Maxine Esdaille at 279 5441,

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Signature Events 400 Gala Event Tattoo Picnic Concert Renaming Of Spanish Rock To Portuguese Rock Celebrations The Queen's Birthday Parade Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts Opening Event

All information correct at time of listing. Please check with individual organizations for information of dates & times nearer the event.