Joanna James
The Maldives is a favourite among travellers throughout the world as one of the world's most popular beach getaways. The island country is complete with world-class beaches and a plethora of marine life, however, there is also a range of interesting facts to learn about this paradise!
There is a coconut tree on the Maldivian flag, and it is the national tree of the Maldives. In addition to providing shade for the islands' twisting beaches, coconut palms also generate coconut milk and oil. Also, coconut water, a delightful beverage, is produced by these trees. Coconut fibres can also be used to make coir rope, and the wood from coconut trees can be used to make traditional Maldivian sailing canoes or dhonis.
The Maldives, unlike the majority of nations, considers Friday and Saturday to be their weekend days. The practice is widespread throughout the Islamic world so if you're thinking about visiting a nearby island, keep in mind that many amenities and services aren't available on weekends.
"Boduberu" drums, made of coconut wood, are the life and soul of ancient Maldivian music, and you've definitely seen them. Modern versions of these drums employ goatskin instead of manta ray leather for the head.
When playing Boduberu music, the beat and tempo are modest and steady, yet they progressively increase in volume and intensity. There are normally 15 people involved in these performances: three percussionists, the main singer, and a bunch of dancers. While visiting the Maldives, be sure to take advantage of the vibrant music scene.
Coral mining in the Maldives originally led to the construction of traditional Maldivian dwellings built of coral. In these buildings, coral rocks found on shallow reef flats were employed as a construction material. Coral was only used in mosques, tombstones, and monuments as a sign of affluence because most people built their homes from lumber and coconut leaves.
If you are staying at one of the Maldives 5 star resorts, for example, accommodation such as The Residence Maldives be sure to speak to the staff to organize a tour of the range of historical coral houses still standing in the Maldives.
Maldives' former president Mohammed Nasheed conducted an undersea cabinet meeting on the island of Girifushi. Addressing the imminent problem of global warming was high on the agenda. It was decided that all countries should limit their CO2 emissions in order to slow or stop global warming during the meeting. That same year, it was submitted at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.
Expect to go on a dhoni, the traditional Maldivian boat, if you visit the Maldives. If you wish to see the atolls of the country, you should use them as a way of transportation. Even experienced dhoni captains as well as crews still don't use GPS or instruments to navigate the different atolls and islands of the Indian Ocean region. As a result, they keep an eye on the lagoon's water movement to avoid harmful hazards.
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