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Texas or a small farm in Europe. It is scrupulously clean and, thanks to its string of fragrant pocket parks, unusually green and leafy. By the standards of business cities worldwide, it is idyllic. It is surely no exaggeration that any service you might need is less than 10 minutes’ walk from
Our ten special days Bermudians love a holiday — and who doesn’t. Here are details of all ten that you will celebrate with us. GOOD FRIDAY April 15,2022 An important day in the Christian calendar. In Bermuda this is also E HE] JSV OMXI Ǽ]MRK ERH IEXMRK GSHǻWL GEOIW ERH LSX GVSWW buns. BERMUDA DAY May 27, 2022 8LI SǽGMEP WXEVX SJ XLI Bermudian summer. There is also a half-marathon running VEGI ǻXXIH HMRKL] VEGMRK ERH E carnival–like parade through the streets of Hamilton. 32
3&8.43&1 -*74* )&= June 20, 2022 Celebrating local heroes and heroines. CUP MATCH July 28 and 29, 2022 The island stops for a two-day cricket match. Thousands gather to watch the game, eat, drink, socialise and try their luck at Crown and Anchor gaming tables. 1&'497 )&= ITXIQFIV There’s a morning march from Union Square in Hamilton. After speeches by union and political representatives, there is musical entertainment and refreshments.
anywhere else. The Hamilton Corporation, under the leadership of an elected Mayor, VYRW XLI GMX] [MXL UYMIX IǽGMIRG] The Corporation is responsible for the streets, the docks, sewerage, garbage, parking, open spaces and more, including many exciting events throughout the year. Here are just a few of the highlights. For full details visit: www.cityofhamilton.bm 7*2*2'7&3(* )&= 3SZIQFIV A special service takes place at the Cenotaph on Front Street in the morning. CHRISTMAS DAY )IGIQFIV Bermudians celebrate Christmas in a big way with a family feast of turkey. '4<.3, )&= )IGIQFIV Many families throw their homes open to family and friends for a ‘stop by’ and of course food and refreshments. The gombeys will also be out, so listen for the beat of that drum. 3*; =*&7 )&= /ERYEV] In Bermuda this may mean anything from a quiet day with family to further revelry. New Resident 2022
