Dear Sir,

I listened to Rev Dr Maria Seaman of Shekinah Worship International Ministries on ZBM TV, when she said how much we have changed, and continue to change, as a people.

As Bermudians, we annually display “our culture” with an array of costumes so as we may enjoy our/Bermuda’s heritage. This is usually held on May 24 and it has been going on for countless years, and hopefully will continue.

I agree with Rev Dr Seaman’s statement in reference to how we as a people must not allow this carnival atmosphere of the West Indies to become so influential upon our young and not so young. The somewhat obscene dancing in the streets and the drinking while walking in public, for example in view of children, is totally unethical in Bermuda.

I, along with others, feel this needs to be confined to an area such as Bernard Park, where it will be available to those who wish to partake and not shoved down the throats of a vast majority of families who do not wish to be witnessing this type of behaviour in the public streets.

Raymond JC Ray, St George’s