Kite Cultcha
Bermudian Kites are known for this shape.
What is a hexagon?
This outdoor activity is the highlight of Good Friday in Bermuda
What is kite flying?
This disciple betrayed Jesus before the crucifixion
Who is Judas Iscariot?
This Roman method of execution used for Jesus was reserved for criminals and rebels
What is crucifixion?
This sound-making part of the kite creates a humming noise in the wind
What is a hummer?
This type of bun is traditionally eaten with cheese during Easter
What is a hot cross bun?
This disciple denied Jesus three times before the crucifixion
Who is Peter?
This meal, shared by Jesus and his disciples before his crucifixion, is remembered during Easter
What is the Last Supper?
This material is commonly used for the kite frame
What is wood (or sticks/dowels)?
Many Bermudians gather at this iconic location to fly kites on Good Friday
What is Horseshoe Bay?
This is the total number of disciples present at the Last Supper
What is 12?
This 40-day period of fasting and reflection leads up to Easter in the Christian calendar
What is Lent?
This is the purpose of flying kites on Good Friday in Bermuda (symbolically)
What is representing Christ ascending to heaven?
This activity, aside from kite flying, is commonly played on Good Friday
What is marbles?
After the resurrection, this disciple doubted Jesus until he saw him for himself
Who is Thomas?
This place is believed to be where Jesus was crucified
What is Golgotha (or Calvary)?
This specific part of a Bermudian kite controls balance and keeps it flying straight by connecting the string to the frame
What is the bridle?
This Bermudian schoolteacher is widely credited with popularizing the traditional Bermudian kite and introducing it to students in the early 1900s
Who is William H. (or H.) Pearman?
In the painting of The Last Supper, this many people are between Jesus and Judas
What is 2 people?
This sign was placed above Jesus on the cross, stating “King of the Jews”
What is INRI?