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MALDIVES Maldives is located in the wide blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the homeland of thousands of islands, like God sha
ke off a string of pearls. The unique geographical environment, given the beauty of the Maldives just like heaven. W
arm sunshine, colorful marine fantastic beach, attracting tourists from all over the world here. In 1190 islands in th
e Maldives, 87 "Island Hotel" mode to develop into a resort hotel, designers inch of land between play endless imagi
nation, design a beautiful garden and fantastic water house . Almost cloistered environment and comfortable
hotel facilities, numerous entertainment projects, attentive service, attracting those who just want to put aside all t
he troubles spent a pure holiday visitors. Here, Lawton sightseeing activities, but also sea diving or canoe to a little
adventure to the more primitive the uninhabited island. Another 201 islands living by the locals, including the area
of only 2 square kilometers of the capital island of Male, the international airport where "HUHULE Island". Inter-i
sland transport between major vessels and seaplanes. Maldives tourism landscape full in a resort island with a r
estaurant business casual atmosphere, because each island is an independent hotel operators developed an island h
otel became Maldives unique tourist culture.
"Where is Maldives?" - That's a question we were asked a lot of times……
Where is Maldives? This is perhaps the first question if you have no idea about this island
nation and its rich natural beauty. If you are planning your next holidays, Maldives can be the
perfect choice for you because it has everything that a tourist requires for ideal holidays.
The warm sands, blue sea, tiny coral islands and excellent tourism facilities make Maldives your
dream destination. But before that you have to know where are the Maldives.
Where is Maldives located?
One glance at the atlas will answer your question - Where is Maldive. Right on the Equator, you
will find that situated in the southwest of Sri Lanka, Maldives stretches 823 km from North to
South and 130 km from east to west.
Only 202 islands are inhabited and only 87 islands have resorts in them. Male is the capital city
where 2/3 of the populations of Maldives reside.
When to Visit Maldives
When you ultimately plan to travel you should actually know the best time to visit Maldives. This
trip to Maldives depends upon the seasonal climate and weather of Maldives.
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Maldives Weather is determined to a large extent by the monsoon winds circulation. Each
year there are 2 monsoon seasons, the Northeast monsoon "iruvai", which occurs during
December to April and the Southwest monsoon "hulhangu", occurring during June to August.
How to Get There
The moment you are trying to locate where is Maldives, you will require to know whether
Maldives is well connected by air with other countries or not.
The Male International Airport is located at the Hulhule Island and is well connected with both
schedule and charter flights flying from all the major European and Asian countries. However,
you are forbidden to carry firearms, liquor, pork and pornography in Maldives.
There are special restrictions too on carrying pets. Make sure you are carrying valid travel
documents; return air tickets and confirmed reservation at a resort while landing at Male
International Airport.
Where to Stay in Maldives
Eco friendly tourism: Maldives tourism expects you to protect the vegetation, marine life and the
cleanliness of the serene environment in every possible way. Fishing is allowed but only in
restricted spots. The object is to preserve respectfully the beauty and magic of the islands forever.
Accommodation: Once you come to know where is Maldives you will definitely search for the
accommodation facilities available in that country. Don’t worry. There are good numbers of
beautiful, luxurious hotels and resorts in Male as well as other islands. Some of the resorts are
built taking up entire islands. You will get every luxury imaginable in here and excellent
opportunities to travel and explore this wonder world of Maldives.
Things to Do in Maldives
Diving: You can explore the rich underwater kingdom while snorkeling and diving in
Maldives. The resorts often offer short-term courses to teach you the tricks of this underground
safari.
Surfing in Maldives ... The tropical warmth of the crystal clear water and the wonderful water
sports make Maldives the best surfing destination.
After your trip to Maldives, the question - where is Maldives will require no atlas. Instead you
will discover it richly treasured in the pages of your albums and deep in your memory.
Following are some of the worth visiting famous Maldives Islands:
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Komandoo Island - it is perfectly situated in the channel opening, with attractive white sandy
banks, pleasant warm waters and beautiful turquoise lagoon all around the island.
The magnificent house reef located in the center of the island displays soft corals, colorful
invertebrates, and underwater marine biodiversity and allows you to enjoy water snorkeling.
Kuredu Island Maldives - located in Lhaviyani Atoll, this maldives island is famous for its
abundant fish life. It is an Elysian dream world with wide stretches of green vegetation, golden
beaches and aquamarine lagoons. Here, you can enjoy water sports like water skiing, lagoon
diving, scuba- diving and wind surfing.
Cocoa Palm Island - other than sandy beaches and shady palm lined walkways, this island is
famous for its rustic Maldivian resorts and hotels. Not only these resorts provide exquisite
accommodation, but also they display beautiful paintings and handicraft relics of ancient
Maldivian days, an advantage for connoisseurs. Also try water sports like lagoon diving, scuba
diving, water skiing and catamaran sailing. Visit the Ayurvedic spas to rejuvenate your body and
mind.
Meeru Island Maldives - It is Meerufenfushi, but the locals love to call it Meeru, the popular
Meeru Island Maldives. This stylish tropical island near the North Male Atoll is the ideal
destination for enjoying perfect beach holidays in the Maldives.
Rangali Island Maldives - Rangali Island Maldives is a dream world with long stretches of
golden sandy beaches, palm-fringed walkways and moonlit nights. The Rangali Island Maldives,
in South Ari Atoll, is situated at a distance of 90kms from Male International Airport. Both day
and night transfers to Rangali Island by seaplanes are available.
Starting from romantic getaways you can feel the excitement of island hopping or exciting water
sports in Maldives islands.
Makunudu Island - this is an island ideal for honeymoon couples. The island is a perfect
blend of golden beaches, tropical vegetation and palm-lined walkways. There are exotic resorts
and villas in the island with facilities of sea-facing balconies and absolute peace.You can
arrange for your own alfresco breakfast, exotic lunch and candle light dinner under the tall palm
trees, far away from the crowd. Discover each other in the absolute serenity of this maldives
island.
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MALDIVES CHINA DEPOLAMATIC RELATIONS
Over three decades ago, on 14 October 1972, the very first steps for promoting inter-
governmental cooperation between the Maldives and China were taken. Since then both
Governments and its peoples have played important and active roles in strengthening the ties of
friendship between the two countries.
Regular consultations on economic development, cultural exchanges, promotion of tourism and
discussions on various issues of common interest during high level visits have all contributed to
nurture the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Until 2007,
the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, in Colombo, accredited to the Maldives acted as
the major player in fostering these relations. However, in order to further strengthen the existing
friendly relations between the two countries, the Government of Maldives opened its first
Embassy in Beijing on 20 August 2007. The brief period of its existence has witnessed the
Embassy playing an active role and contributing significantly in areas of mutual interest for both
countries.
China, despite being a developing country itself, has always been a generous partner in
extending support and cooperation to the Maldives in diverse fields. Maldives remain grateful to
China for its continued assistance. Maldives and China share similar views on a number of
regional and international issues, including that of Taiwan. As such, Maldives supports a one-
China policy.
Agreements Maldives has signed several bilateral agreements and Memorandum of Understanding with
China. Among them are Agreements on Economic and Technical Cooperation, Mutual
Exemption of Visas and Visa Fees, on Education Cooperation, on Cultural Cooperation and
various other important areas of mutual interest.
Assistance Since 1981, China has continued to provide project assistance and equipment support in a
number of areas. The Housing Projects undertaken with Chinese assistance is of particular
significance and has helped to partly reduce the pressure in Male’ for housing needs. Also other
infrastructure projects such as the Construction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building and
Construction of the National Museum deserve special mention here. The tremendous support and
assistance to the Maldives, following the disastrous tsunami of 2004, especially through the
Housing Construction Project in H. Dh. Nolhivaranfaru is testimony to the deep affection and
close friendship between the peoples of China and the Maldives.
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Tourism
In recent years, Maldives has seen remarkable positive growth in the number of tourist arrivals
from China. In 2010, the highest number of tourists visited the Maldives from China, which is an
increase of 96.1% from that of 2009 and the numbers are expected to increase in the future.
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Romantic Maldives Honeymoon
Enjoy your Honeymoon in
Maldives Islands
Maldives beaches, the quiet palm lined walkways, the azure
water breaking into surf on your feet and the exciting activities
are best for any couples, who want to discover each other in their
honeymoon.
When you are enjoying your Maldives honeymoon, you can be
sure of absolute togetherness. Have your breakfast, dinner and
lunch under the tall palm trees or in the bosom of secluded
nature.
There is absolute quietness in these places and often you can go
for a walk in the palm-fringed walkways holding each other’s
arms on moonlit nights. Enjoy these ecstatic and pristine
togetherness in any of the thousands islands of Maldives.
Excellent Romantic Getaway
The islands of Maldives are the most romantic getaways for
people honey-mooning in Maldives. You can escape from all the
worries into the tranquility of the crystal clear sky and azure blue
waters. Faraway from the hectic chaos of the cities, these islands
are most exciting and promises absolute romantic intimacy to all
people.
You can enjoy exciting togetherness in several water sports like
snorkeling, scuba diving, lagoon diving, speedboat driving and
catamaran sailing.
Luxurious Accommodations
The Maldives honeymoon resorts, villas and hotels promise
absolute serenity and quiet solitude to the couples. The
accommodations include the exclusive facilities of sprawling
rooms with the balconies facing the pleasant sea, comfortable
beds and beddings, clean bathtubs and cascading showers, TV,
Telephone and Internet connections.
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There are honeymoon cottages situated on the heart of the
beaches that offer exquisite views and perfect togetherness.
Spa And Fitness
Spa experience in Maldives rejuvenates body and mind. The
ultimate spa experience awaits you with wonderful body massages
and total beauty treatment during your honeymoon days.
Aerobics, exercises and meditations in the gymnasiums and spas
are thoroughly pampering for the couples, because spas enrich
your mind and soul and help you to enjoy your honeymoon in a
better way.
Delicious Cuisines
During your Maldives honeymoon days enjoy the rich Maldivian
dishes along with a plethora of cuisines like Japanese, Thai,
Indian, Indonesian, Middle Eastern and continental wonders, in
almost all the restaurants and hotels in Maldives.
Weddings in the Maldives
Simply Splendid and Luxurious
Weddings in the Maldives can be simply splendid and luxurious.
If you want your wedding to be truly different then visit Maldives
to have that special wedding experience. Weddings in Maldives
are so unique that it will simply sweep you off your feet and give
you an experience that will be worth cherishing for your whole
lifetime.
Wonderful wedding ceremonies in the Maldives
Weddings in the Maldives is a dream-come-true experience for
the bride in her flowing swirls can gently sweep along the palm-
lined walkways just at the moment the last rays of the crimson sun
spread its gold-red rays over her face.
The bride usually dresses in a white flowing satin or silk gown
with red roses embroidered in her waistline, neckline and
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handcuffs. She carries a bouquet of red roses and moves towards
the groom to become together in their eternal togetherness.
The bride and groom, dressed in exotic wedding attire and
jewelries are next escorted to the place where they have to
perform an unforgettable tree planting ceremony. The happy
couple actually joins hands together to plant a coconut palm that
will speak volumes about their unforgettable love and
togetherness.
There are fully attired traditional drumbeaters who escort the
couples from all sides to the wedding arena. While they beat their
drums and conduct the wonderful dance Bodu-beru in accordance
with the ritual of the marriage, the couple gets knotted to each
other in an eternal wedding bondage.
Dining & wining wonders during Weddings in
the Maldives
When they are married they are made to sign a marriage
certificate and then after the ritual of cutting the wedding cake,
the guests are treated with sumptuous dinner of gourmet dishes
and exotic drinks.
Amidst brilliant decoration, the resorts offer a variety of culinary
delights and exotic drinks, fresh juices and hot coffee to all.
A welcome drink of coconut water is offered to the couple after
the marriage. The celebration of wedding in Maldives actually
begins with the ritual cutting of the exquisite wedding cake with
champagne offered to all guests. The hotels provide a gourmet
dinner of Chinese, Italian, Thai, and Indian dishes with an
assortment of exotic wines, champagnes, and fresh juices.
After - wedding ceremony wonders
The ceremony is held either on the open golden sandy beaches or
al fresco on the beach. Amidst soft soothing music blending with
the natural rhythmic waves the wedding arena remains decorated
with silk and satin hangings, colorful balloons, sparkles and
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glitters, ribbons and wedding bells.
After the Weddings in the Maldives is over the couple is treated
with a series of surprise tours like sunset cruising, snorkeling
trips, sunrise trips, fishing trips, and intimate-moments villa
honeymoon treats. While the guests enjoy the wonderful culinary
delights, the couple gets intimate in their eternal togetherness.
So weddings in the Maldives offer you with happiness and
memories for a whole lifetime.
Maldives vacation is the best escape you can
ever experience in your life.
Maldives Culture It is difficult to define the culture of Maldives Island, as it reflects
a blend of the many cultures that were brought by the seafarers,
who settled in Maldives. The main religion followed here is Islam
and people of Maldives are mostly Sunni Muslims.
Dhivehi is the main language spoken here and it is said to have
originated from Sanskrit. As the time is passing by, more and
more Arabian and English words are being incorporated in the
vocabulary of Dhivehi language. Read on to know more about the
Maldives culture
As far as the family life is concerned, men play the role of a bread
earner and women take care of the house and kids. Maldivians
are very hospitable and give a warm welcome to the visitors to
their country. Their community is very close knit and people are
very helpful.
The architectural styles of their tombs and mosques exhibit the
superb craftsmanship of Maldivians. People out here are very
artistic and spend time in craft making. The beautiful Maldives is
also famous for its exquisite craft products like lacquer work and
woven mats etc. People also participate enthusiastically in folk
music and dance performances. Today, Maldives boasts off its
rich cultural heritage.
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Maldives Cuisine
Being an assemblage of several coral islands, it is pretty obvious
that Maldives cuisine would consist of a wide variety of seafood.
At the initial level, it was basically coconuts and fish that formed
part of Maldives traditional food. It can be attributed to the fact
that there was limited cultivation. Honey was extracted out of the
coconut toddy and used as a replacement of sugar. The cooking
style of Maldives is highly influenced by India and Sri Lanka.
Read to know more on the cuisine of Maldives
Maldives Religions
Talking about the Maldives religions, people out here have a deep
faith in Islam and all the people are Sunni Muslims. Therefore,
the major religion of Maldives is Islam. People of Maldives are
very religious and offer prayers five times a day in the mosque.
Maldivians have a strong belief in afterlife and they are of the
opinion that it is decided on the basis of deeds, whether the
person will go to hell or heaven. Read on to know more about the
religions in Maldive
Maldives Languages
Talking about the Maldives languages, Dhivehi is the main
language spoken in Maldives. The language is widely used for
conversing with people. Since, it involves the use of many English,
Hindi and Arabic words, it seems to resemble various languages
spoken in Sri Lanka, South East Asia and North India. Read on to
know more about the common languages of Maldives
Maldives People
People of Maldives Island are very warm and friendly. They have
a strong faith in Islam. Highly spiritual and dedicated, Maldives
people have a great respect towards each other and outside
visitors. Maldivians reflect a blend of tradition and modernity.
Intelligent and hardworking, they have been making significant
contributions in the economy of the nation.
Maldives Music and Dance
Maldives is not just admired for its beauty but also it is known for
its fabulous dances and music. When it comes to music and
entertainment, this gorgeous island has so much to offer. In this
section, we will provide you with information on the Maldives
music and dance. We will brief you on the prominent forms of folk
dances and music of Maldives.
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Maldives Victory Day
Time of
festival: 3rd November
Significance:
Celebrates the victory of Maldives
over the terrorist group of Sri
Lanka
In this article, we will provide you with information on the Victory
Day celebration in Maldives. Maldives victory day is of supreme
importance, as it is on this day that a terrorist group from Sri
Lanka attacked the Maldives government. They attempted to
overthrow the Maldivian Government, but did not succeed. When
they failed in their mission, they fled from this country. The
incident took place long back on the 3rd of November in the year
1988. Since then, 3rd November each year is celebrated as the
victory day festival of Maldives.
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Maldives Republic Day
Time of
festival: On 11th November
Significance:
After so many years as a
monarchy, Maldives became a
republic on this day
Highlights: Parades and marches
Maldives republic
day has a lot of
significance, as it is
on this day that
Maldives became a
republic, after so
many years as a
monarchy. Initially,
republic was formed
in the year 1953,
but it could not last
for a long time and the monarchy was restored in the same year.
Later, it was on the 11th of November in 1968, when Maldives
finally became a republic. In the present times, as a part of
Republic Day celebrations in Maldives, parades and other special
events are held on the streets.
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Maldives Independence Day
Date: 26th July
Significance: Celebrates the complete
independence of Maldives
Highlights:
Parades by the National Security
Services and the National Cadet
Corps. Performances by school
children dressed in colorful
costumes
Maldives
Independence Day
has a lot of
significance, as it is
on this day that this
country got freedom
from the clutches of
Britishers. It falls on
the 26th in the
month of July. In the
year 1887, Maldives
became a British Protectorate. During that time, the Britishers
agreed that they wont interfere in the internal affairs of Maldives.
However, when it came to foreign matters, the Britishers had to
be consulted.
As a part of agreement, the Britishers said that in return, they
would ensure that Maldives is safe and won't be subjected to any
colonial intimidation. Later on, on 26th July 1965, Maldivians
were granted full independence. Independence Day celebrations
in Maldives take place on a large scale. The main highlights of
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the Independence Day of Maldives consist of the parades by the
National Security Services and the National Cadet Corps. It is
followed by various performances by school children dressed in
colorful costumes.
Ramadan Festival Maldives
Time of
Festival:
Ninth month in the Muslim
calendar
Highlights: People fast throughout the month
of Ramadan
Ramadan, also known as 'Rorda Mas', is one of the most
important festivals of Maldivians. It has a lot of religious
reverence. According to the Muslim calendar, Maldives Ramadan
festival falls in the ninth month. It is basically the Islamic month
of fasting, in which the Muslims observe 30 days of fasting. Read
to know more about the Ramadan celebrations in Maldives.
Muslims fast during the daytime and owing to this reason, cafes
and restaurants are usually closed during the day. Also, the
working hours are altered for this month. Ramadan festival of
Maldives begins with the occurrence of new moon and also ends
with the appearance of the next new moon. Depending upon the
lunar cycle, the exact time period of Ramadan varies from year to
year.
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Kuda Eid Festival Maldives
Time of
festival:
First day of the month of Shawaal
in the Islamic Calendar
Significance: Marks the end of Ramadan (the
period of fasting)
Highlights:
3-day festivity, in which people
offer prayers in the mosque and
prepare special feast
Kuda Eid, also known as Fithru Eid, is an important religious
festivity that marks the end of Ramadan, as in the Islamic month
of fasting. Usually, the Kuda Id festival of Maldives falls on the
first day in the month of Shawaal, according to the Islamic
calendar. It is a three day long festivity, which is observed as a
public holiday period. Read to know more about Maldives Kuda
Eid festival.
To celebrate the Fithru Eid Festival of Maldives, people visit the
mosque early in the morning. They offer prayers and seek the
divine blessings. Special feast is prepared at each house and
friends and relatives are invited to join. The celebrations take
place only after the new moon is sighted. Its announcement is
usually done by a canon in Male and via television.
During this special occasion, offerings are made to the poor and
needy. People in Maldives dress in their best clothing for the Eid
celebrations. They embrace each other and wish 'Eid Mubarak'.
Also, greeting cards are exchanged. In rural islands, traditional
dances like Bodu beru are performed, in which people participate
enthusiastically. The festivity of Kuda Eid is celebrated with fun
and frolic.
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Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Time of
festival:
12th day in the month of Rabee-ul-
Awwal in the Islamic Calendar
Significance: Celebrates the birthday of Prophet
Mohammad
Prophet Mohammad's Birthday in Maldives is celebrated with
great pomp and show. It falls on the 12th day in the month of
Rabee-ul-Awwal, according to the Islamic Calendar. It has a lot
of religious significance for the Muslims, as the festivity is
observed to celebrate the birthday of holy prophet Mohammad.
Read on to know more about the Prophet's Birthday celebration
in Maldives…
It was the Prophet Mohammad, who deserves the credit for
spreading the light of knowledge, equality and peace in the
nations of Rome, Persia and the Arabian Peninsula. He was the
one who advocated the concept of "Oneness of God (Allah)". For
the Muslims, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is like one big day
that truly deserves celebration. On that day, people invite their
close friends and relatives to their home and serve special dishes.
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Music & Dance :
Thaara Folk Music
Thaara Folk Music Thaara is a popular form of folk music performed in Maldives.
The credit for its introduction in the Maldives goes to the Gulf
Arabs, who visited this beautiful island in the mid 17th century. In
the Thara folk music of Maldives, there are about 22 performers,
who are made to seat in two parallel rows facing each other. It is
only the men who can participate in Thaara. This folk
performance involves both singing and dancing.
Traditionally, Thaara folk music was performed in the fulfillment
of vows. Earlier, the songs that accompanied the Thara were in
Arabian language. Thaara songs start at a slow tempo and then
gradually pick up to reach a crescendo. The performing team
wears white sarongs and white shirts with a green scarf wrapped
around their necks. Maldives Thaara folk music is very soothing
and has a semi religious touch.
Bandiyaa
Jehun
Dance Bandiyaa Jehun is a
popular dance form
that takes place in
the Maldives Island.
Though, western pop
and Indian music are
becoming
increasingly popular,
but this traditional Bandiyaa Jehun folk dance of Maldives has its
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own importance. It is like the Indian pot dance, in which the
women carrying metal water pots sing and dance to the tune of
music. While singing, they tap the pots with their finger rings.
Read on to know more about the Maldives Bandiyaa Jehun folk
dance.
There is no specific dress for the performers, but definitely they
all dress up in uniformity. Usually, women wear a long skirt and a
blouse called 'Dhigu hedhun'. In the present times, many new
things have been incorporated like the use of a number of
instruments like drum and harmonica. Even as far the music &
apparels are concerned, lots of modifications have been made to
keep up with the changing trends.
Bodu Beru Music Bodu beru is one of
the most popular
forms of folk music
and dance that is
found in the
inhabited islands of
Maldives. People of
all age groups
participate
enthusiastically in
Bodu Beru folk
music. The musical instruments that are used consist of three or
four drums made from hollowed coconut wood and a variety of
thumping instruments. Read to know more about the Boduberu
folk music of Maldives.
In Bodu Beru, there is one lead singer and a band of 10-15 people,
who sing in chorus. As the song continues, the rhythm picks up
and people come out of the troupe and dance to the tunes of the
music. Spectators join to clap and dance. Maldives folk dance of
Bodu beru is a tribal dance that usually takes place during the
festive occasions and is enjoyed by all.
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