The Maldives paid France in ambergris for liberating them from Malabar forces
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Nature showers humans with enormous natural resources and gifts. Some resources are
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Ghost Ships: Mysterious Vessels of the Maldivian Sea
For centuries, Maldivian trading vessels crossed the Indian Ocean, carrying dried tuna,
Fish Roe: A Traditional Maldivian Favourite
The Maldives is surrounded by a vast ocean rich in fish. For
Beyri: The Shape-Shifting Being from the Maldivian Sea
Among the many supernatural beings found in Maldivian folklore, few are as
Call of Aaley
Call of Aaley. Before telephones or radios, trusted watchmen climbed the tallest
Cultural Heartbeats of the Coral Reef
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Coral reefs rise from the depths of the sea. These unique formations
‘Elei’, the Fuvahmula waves of everyone’s joy
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When we were children, I remember going to the beach with my
Traditional Mat weaving
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Fuvahmulah is distinguished by its marshy areas, taro crops, and wetlands. Additionally,
Strength in Motion: The Fuvahmulah Wagon
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Human inventions and endeavours to succeed in life are both vast and
The Dhoni: A Boat Shaped by the Ocean
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In the Maldives, boatbuilding is not merely a craft—it is a form
Maldivian Toddy tapper
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Toddy tapping symbolises Maldivian culture and traditions. In earlier times, it was
Distinct and exotic Maldivian women
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Maldivian islands were first inhabited around 1500 BC. It is believed that the