Royal Gazette: Walkabout brings thousands to celebrate in St George
The streets of St George were bustling with activity last night when the Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout returned.
Thousands of people descended on the town for the longstanding festive event, exploring historic homes, visiting shops and enjoying a wealth of entertainment options.
Addressing the crowd in King’s Square, Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, said he was honoured to be a part of his first walkabout, stating that the Town of St George looked fantastic.
He said: “This place is special. It is a [Unesco] World Heritage Site for good reason, and we are all very fortunate to be here in this absolutely gorgeous town.”
Adrienne Smatt said the event was a great opportunity to gain exposure for her business, Adrienne Smatt Designs, and showcase some of the handcrafted items she has for sale.
She said: “I don’t have a storefront, so it’s great when people like Kristin White invite us out to sell our wares and show our faces and what we are good at.
“People are in the holiday spirit. They are liking the cedar ornaments and the cedar magnets. I make it all myself and I think people like that.”
Ms Smatt added that she was impressed by the turnout to the event, saying: “We have a lot of foot traffic. It’s a great location here outside of Long Story Short and the Arcades and there is a tonne of people.
“I don’t know if this is the largest walkabout yet, but there are a lot of people and really just a good, happy crowd.”