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
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
The private home for learning
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About 30 years ago, every morning I went to a household named
Maldivians wore this special fabric for 200 years
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 Maldives has a distinct tradition and culture. One of their uniqueness