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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 hotel beautiful garden and fantastic water house . Almost cloistered environment and comfortable
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? 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.
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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.
Accommodation: Once you come to know where is Maldives you will definitely search for the
accommodation facilities available in that country. Dont 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.
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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, scubadiving 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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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 housin g 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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Significance:
After so many years as a monarchy, Maldives became a republic on this day Parades and marches
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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 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.
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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, 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 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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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.
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