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In the North Atlantic, Bermuda consists of islands connected by a history of navigation, trade and cultural encounters. Houses with pale roofs recall the importance of collecting rainwater as well as forming a recognisable architectural landscape. Gombey performances bring together drums, costumes, masks and dancing, transforming African, Caribbean and British influences into a local tradition. Knowledge passed within the groups gives their appearances a family and community meaning beyond the visual display. Sailing traditions and accounts of shipwrecks provide another strand of island memory. Fish chowder is a spiced soup often served with distinctive condiments. Cassava pie, especially associated with festive cooking, illustrates a recipe whose texture and ingredients vary between households. Fish and vegetables add other components to tables where influences from abroad coexist with island preferences. Serving a familiar dish at a gathering may invite stories about migration or the person who taught the recipe. Such conversations connect Bermudian meals with relationships between generations and the practical work of welcoming guests.