{"id":18132,"date":"2024-06-26T03:30:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T03:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=18132"},"modified":"2024-08-12T14:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T14:33:17","slug":"anantara-kihavah-launches-initiative-to-bring-maldivian-culture-to-life-for-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah-launches-initiative-to-bring-maldivian-culture-to-life-for-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"Anantara Kihavah launches initiative to bring Maldivian culture to life for guests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lamp.glopss.com\/SHUs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas<\/strong><\/a> has announced the launch of \u201cJourney Through Maldivian Heritage,\u201d an immersive cultural experience that aims to introduce the luxury resort\u2019s guests to a variety of local customs and artisanal activities designed to celebrate the heritage and traditions of the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p>Available every Thursday, this all-day initiative offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in local heritage by making a genuine connection to the Maldivian people and their culture. From the moment guests wake up, they are treated to a wide selection of authentic Maldivian specialities at breakfast. Then as they stroll around the island, guests will see the team proudly dressed in traditional Maldivian attire. With guidance from the resort\u2019s dedicated team and local artisans, guests will experience traditional corals, local cuisine, and cultural activities throughout the day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21941\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21941\" src=\"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/anantara-dhigu-maldives3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort\" width=\"779\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/anantara-dhigu-maldives3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/anantara-dhigu-maldives3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/anantara-dhigu-maldives3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/anantara-dhigu-maldives3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/anantara-dhigu-maldives3.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Suitable for guests of all ages, the many engaging artisanal activities on o\ufb00er include a Palm Leaf Weaving Workshop, where guests can learn traditional weaving techniques and create their own beautiful palm leaf corals such as ornaments, baskets, hats, and more. For those seeking a musical experience, the Bodu Beru Drum Class offers guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rhythm and movement of traditional Maldivian drumming and dance. Culinary explorers can participate in a hands-on Maldivian Cooking Class with a local master chef as he reveals the secrets of Maldivian cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the fully immersive adventure, the Local Island Visit encourages guests to explore a nearby island and experience the local way of life up close. The Traditional Maldivian Sunset Fishing activity provides guests with an opportunity to try their hand at fishing using traditional methods against the backdrop of a stunning sunset. The Fishing Net Making Class, led by local experts, teaches the skill of making fishing nets that has been handed down across multiple generations. For the more active fun seekers, there is an unmissable opportunity to join in a Bashi Game, a traditional Maldivian sport which is similar to volleyball.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21953\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21953\" src=\"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Anantara Kihavah Overwater Villa\" width=\"779\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah2.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anantara Kihavah Overwater Villa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the sun sets, the team and guests will gather for the mesmerising Bodu Beru Sundowner Ritual. Celebrating the end of the day, the ceremony begins with the lighting of torches before the rhythmic beats of a Maldivian bodu beru performance by the team combine to create an enchanting and unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>Anantara Kihavah is committed to offering guests an authentic and immersive experience that captures the heart and soul of the Maldives. Through these cultural activities, the resort aims to create lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for Maldivian heritage.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lamp.glopss.com\/SHUs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Book with the best price guarantee at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>More info about <a href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/anantara-kihavah-villas-maldives\/\">Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has announced the launch of \u201cJourney Through Maldivian Heritage,\u201d an immersive cultural experience that aims to introduce the luxury resort\u2019s guests to a variety of local customs and artisanal activities designed <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/06\/anantara-kihavah-launches-initiative-to-bring-maldivian-culture-to-life-for-guests\/\" title=\"Anantara Kihavah launches initiative to bring Maldivian culture to life for guests\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18134,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[193,188,197,183,229],"class_list":{"0":"post-18132","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-5-star-hotels-resorts","8":"tag-anantara-kihavah-maldives-villas","9":"tag-best-price-guarantee","10":"tag-maldives-5-star-resort","11":"tag-maldives-culture","12":"tag-over-water-villas"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18132"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21954,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18132\/revisions\/21954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}