The nation’s capital came alive this past Saturday, as residents came out to celebrate one of the country’s oldest traditions, the burning of the Guy Fawkes.
Guy Fawkes Day celebrations were once commonplace across the islands. The tradition had been fading away but seems to be making a comeback on Grand Turk.
The festivities started around 1 pm and lasted well into the night with lots of residents descending upon Governor’s Beach. Beachgoers enjoyed lots of games, live music, prize giveaways, delicious food served by local vendors, fireworks, and of cause we can’t forget the Guy Fawkes competition.
RTC’s Damian Wilson was at the event and spoke to a number of residents who shared their views.
The resurgence of this local tradition is thanks to the efforts of the Governor’s Office. We caught up with the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office, Lavern Reynolds, who spoke about the great community involvement.
Executive Director of the Governor’s Office, Lavern Reynolds.
Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Bonfire Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5th November involving bonfires and fireworks displays. Its history begins with the events of 5th November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. The Catholic plotters had intended to assassinate Protestant king James I and his parliament. Celebrating that the king had survived, people lit bonfires around London; and months later, the Observance of 5 th November Act mandated an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot’s failure.
