Bermuda Peppercorn Ceremony

Bermuda Peppercorn Ceremony

The peppercorn Ceremony in Bermuda has a strange history and is now a traditional event held at the King's Square in St. George in late April.

This event started in 1816 when Bermuda's capital was moved from St. George to Hamilton City.

This is when the Old State House of St. George where the parliamentary sessions used to be held, was handed over to Freemasons for a rent of only one Peppercorn.

Since then the occasions is celebrated with a lot of pomp and grandeur.

So what happens during the Bermuda Peppercorn Ceremony?

It's a grand event complete with 45 minutes of parade with full costumes. It starts with Bermuda Regiment gathering on King's Square for the pageantry. Bermuda's premier, St. George's mayor and other dignitaries arrive and join the occasion along with a large number of spectators. This is accompanied by town crier's bellowing and bell ringing.

Bermuda Peppercorn Ceremony

The Governor and his wife arrive in a horse-drawn carriage and their grand entrance is marked by a 17-gun salute. His excellency then receives the military guard of honor while the Bermuda Regimental Band & Corps of Drums play. Finally the symbolic peppercorn is presented on a velvet cushion laid out on a silver platter.

If you are visiting the island in late April, don't miss this traditional event. You will get a great flavor of Bermuda's customs and traditions. Many who arrive at the occasion, combine the day with a walking tour of St. George or take a horse drawn carriage to go about this world heritage town.

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