Goodgooda- the adorable partner of Maldivian women
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“Aiseifaane, mix a mound for goodugooda (traditional hookah). Where is Aamineifaane and others,”
HISTORY AND CULTURE
The Whale in Maldivian Folklore
AI Illustration by Yasir Salih Everything from the natural world to the
Raising the Bared Flagtail: A Timeless Tradition
AI illustrarion by Yasir Salih During the mid-80s, we used to go
The Maldives paid France in ambergris for liberating them from Malabar forces
Yasir Salih's AI illustration depicts French fores in Male', as well as
Cultural Heartbeats of the Coral Reef
Coral reefs have left an indelible legacy of historical, cultural, religious, and
Geimiski: Fuvahmulah’s Oldest Mosque and a Window Into the Maldives’ Buddhist Past
Yasir Salih
Long before the Maldives became a 100% Muslim nation, these islands held
Masters of the Monsoon: Frigate Birds of Fuvahmulah and the Island’s Hunting Tradition
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Monsoon Skies Over Fuvahmulah Each monsoon season, the remote island of Fuvahmulah
The Fire Beneath the Island: The Lost Art of Uva Dhevun
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In the isolated reaches of Fuvahmulah, a week-long trial by
Defying Limits: Transporting the Impossible Load
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In ancient times, transportation was difficult and daunting. Carrying heavy loads from one
The unique ‘hair bun’ of Maldivian women
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Women of the Maldives have long been admired for their distinctive
Carrying Coral, Building Home: The Hands That Shaped the Maldives
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Archaeological and heritage sites scattered across the Maldives reveal a remarkable story—these