The familiar drums and whistles of Bermuda’s iconic Gombeys echoed across the island today as Bermudians celebrated Boxing Day.

Continuing a longstanding tradition, the various troupes visited hotels and neighbourhoods from St George’s to Sandys.

While the Gombey Warriors danced at Grotto Bay and around Bailey’s Bay this morning, H & H Gombeys entertained crowds in the Crawl Hill area before coming to Hamilton.

Meanwhile Gombey Evolution took to the streets on Ord Road and the Cobbs Hill area among others and Places Gombeys toured Pembroke.

Stephen Lee, a regular spectator, said: “I love the tradition of it. There’s not much that is as uniquely Bermudian as Gombeys.

“It’s something that comes from a dark part of our past, but when a tourist sees them for the first time, hears the music and sees the dancing, the reaction is amazing.”