It was an international gathering at the First official
Bermuda Day in Washington DC.
Organized by the Government’s Overseas Representative
Office, the event attracted dignitaries from Angola, Madagascar, Turkey,
Morocco, Aruba, United States, and the UK.
The event was also attended by David Dodwell, chairman of
the Bermuda Tourism Authority; Bill Hanbury CEO of the BTA, Baltimore
Blastcoach David Bascome
Well-known steel pan player Robert Symons provided
theentertainment.
The event provided an opportunity for leaders of the
business, political, and diplomatic community to network and celebrate
Bermuda’s national holiday, commemorating its multi-cultural heritage,
educating them on Bermuda and celebrating the start of summer.
Approximately 150 people attended the private,
invitation-only event, where welcome remarks were delivered by Overseas
Representative Ms Packwood.
The event was sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Goslings supplied Black Seal Rum for the event and allowed
the Bermuda Representative Office to highlight one of its most
widely-known products. Robert Symons, renowned steel band musician, gave a
stellar rendition of some of Bermuda’s best and traditional music.
Ms Packwood said: “This was a great opportunity for us to
continue to build strong relationships with US and international leaders
inWashington, DC. We were able to bring together people from all corners of the
United States and the world on the rooftop of our offices to celebrate our
heritage, and in doing so, we continued our outreach efforts.
“We appreciate the support afforded to us by the Bermuda
Tourism Authority as our partners in the event. Having been to a number of
events hosted by other jurisdictions, countries and organizations, I know that
these efforts really do make a difference in our relationships and the ability
to find common understanding and establish respect.”