Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 148

EVENTS JUNE 29 - JULY 1 BERMUDA Liv Bermuda This is one of the island’s most anticipated party weekends which attracts locals and international guests. Partygoers from around the world come together to experience this intimate, all-inclusive event www.livbda.com SIZE POPULATION 65,024 (2013) 53.2 sq. kilometers AUGUST 2 - 3 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY English Hamilton CURRENCY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE This is one of Bermuda’s biggest events of the year, a cricket match between two island rivals, St. George’s and Somerset. In addition to the cricket fun, there will be concerts, beach parties and lots of of food and drink during that weekend. Cup Match (Cricket) 240 C / 760 F Bermudian Dollar (1 US Dollar equals 1 Bermudian Dollar ) AUGUST Harbour Nights Every Wednesday during this month between 7:00 and 10:00 pm, Front street will be blocked off for a summer street party. Mix, mingle and party. Bermuda SEPTEMBER 1 Sand Sculpture Competition Celebrate the end of summer at Horseshoe Bay by participating in the island’s sand scultpture competition where categories - children 12 and under, teenagers, families, adults, companies and tourists are judged and prizes are awarded. SEPTEMBER Bermuda Gombey Festival This is an annual event celebrating the best in island’s Gombey culture, past and present. Gombey troupes will be performing, there will be food vendors and lots of fun for the entire family. For more events, visit © www.gotobermuda.com Photo Credit: Peter Burka