From the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, J.P., M.P., Premier and Minister of Tourism & Transport on the 2009 Bermuda Centennial Celebration...
"It's all hands on deck as Bermuda turns 400. This year of celebration will be like none other. Every sector is doing its part to participate in this landmark occasion and celebrate our history. The Government, the private sector, the artistic community, schools - every facet is showing enthusiasm and getting involved. Countrywide involvement is critical as we celebrate this fourth centennial because history is about all of us.
The central theme for 2009 will be Celebrating Bermuda and Her People - a fitting title as our country is united under a banner of togetherness. Bermuda 2009 is the perfect opportunity for us to show once again why our country is quickly becoming the envy of the world. Enjoy the yearlong celebration!"
Sincerely,
Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, J.P., M.P.
Premier and Minister of Tourism & Transport
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Save the Date!
May 6 - 9, 2010
Grotto Bay Beach Resort, Hamilton
Bermuda
The Bermuda International Literary Festival is a 3-day celebration of literary arts, with workshops, author readings, book signings and special events in a beautiful tropical setting. The festival features prominent Caribbean and U.S. authors, and publishers.
The Bermuda Literary Festival, launched from the platform of Bermuda's 400th year anniversary, is an island-wide celebration of reading, literacy, and writing; of telling and revering Bermuda�s history and culture within a setting showing the very best that Bermuda offers. The venue will be the Grotto Bay Beach Resort, an all-inclusive resort on one of Bermuda�s most picturesque beaches.
The Festival will include workshops as well as live entertainment and a beach gazebo for author readings. While the festival features many authors from the Caribbean Diaspora, it also includes noted writers in a broad range of genres from fiction and non-fiction to poetry, and more.
It's free and open to the public. Among the specific activities planned for the 2009 Festival are:
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'Bermuda Reads' Evening Cocktail Party
Author Readings (Fiction and Non-fiction)
On-Stage Author Interviews
Children's Books
Parent and Child Reading Workshops
Poetry and Music Concert
Writing and Publishing Workshops and Seminars
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U.S., Canadian, and Caribbean literary fans can join in all the activities by booking your accommodations with Linda Mitchell of Bermuda Travel. Contact Linda at 781-662-1953 or by fax (866-550-7684). For additional information, you can email Linda at info@bermudatravel.bm. Call QBR (212.348.1681) or email (rsvp@qbr.com) for updates on attending authors!
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