{"id":15738,"date":"2024-05-21T00:43:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T00:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=15738"},"modified":"2025-01-04T08:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T08:01:18","slug":"nova-maldives-unveils-eid-al-adha-programme-with-cultural-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-unveils-eid-al-adha-programme-with-cultural-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Nova Maldives unveils Eid al-Adha programme with cultural activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recognising the growth of slow and experiential travel trends in the GCC, this Eid Al-Adha, from June 16 to June 19, <strong>Nova Maldives<\/strong> extends an invitation to join a journey that integrates traditional and modern aspects of Maldivian culture. Set against the backdrop of the island\u2019s serene beauty, Nova is preparing an extensive cultural event that allows guests to delve into the heritage and customs of the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p>Central to the festivities is the Holhuashi event, redefining traditional storytelling on Wink Beach. The term \u201cHolhuashi,\u201d meaning \u201cpublic meeting space,\u201d has been adapted here to create a dynamic space for cultural exchange. During the event, master storytellers will share traditional Maldivian stories, aiming to connect guests with the historical roots of the Maldives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22843\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22843\" src=\"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-restaurant-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Nova Maldives Restaurant\" width=\"780\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-restaurant-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-restaurant-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-restaurant-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-restaurant-500x322.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-restaurant.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nova Maldives Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Abdulla Aboobakuru, General Manager of Nova Maldives, commented on the relevance of this year\u2019s event, saying, \u201cOne of the notable GCC travel trends to Maldives this year is slow and experiential travel, which emphasises longer duration stays and a deep immersion into the local culture. The Maldivian Eid celebration at Nova is the perfect opportunity for GCC travellers to engage deeply with the unique cultural aspects of the Maldives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the event will feature renowned Maldivian artists and craftspeople demonstrating their skills in traditional crafts. This presentation is designed not only for viewing but also for guests to experience, as each piece showcases a blend of heritage and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the Eid Al-Adha period, guests will have opportunities to engage more deeply with Maldivian culture. Activities will include language lessons, culinary experiences featuring local cuisine, and introductions to Maldivian rituals and beliefs. These elements collectively aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Maldivian way of life.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22844\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22844\" src=\"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Nova Maldives Overwater Villas\" width=\"779\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-overwater-villas2.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nova Maldives Overwater Villas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Guests can now book their stay at 45% off for stays up to September 2024. Rates for the Beach Villa start from AED 2711 for 2 guests on an all-inclusive basis, inclusive of all taxes and green tax. The offer includes complimentary use of snorkelling fins and masks during the stay, daily complimentary group Sunrise Yoga, a 30-minute photo session, complimentary rental of standard kayaks and paddleboards (non-guided) once per stay, and discounts on water sports, spa treatments, and \u00e0 la carte restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Guests staying 6 nights or more will enjoy a complimentary 3-course dinner at Nova\u2019s speciality restaurants, Mizu and Flames.<\/p>\n<h3><a title=\"Nova Maldives\" href=\"https:\/\/hotellook.tp.st\/SJDtwlel\" target=\"blanc2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Check availability and best price at the Nova Maldives here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>More info about <a href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/nova-maldives\/\">Nova Maldives<\/a> Resort<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Recognising the growth of slow and experiential travel trends in the GCC, this Eid Al-Adha, from June 16 to June 19, Nova Maldives extends an invitation to join a journey that integrates traditional and modern <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/05\/nova-maldives-unveils-eid-al-adha-programme-with-cultural-activities\/\" title=\"Nova Maldives unveils Eid al-Adha programme with cultural activities\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15740,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[190,835,197,198],"class_list":{"0":"post-15738","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-5-star-hotels-resorts","8":"tag-all-inclusive-maldives","9":"tag-eid-al-adha-maldives","10":"tag-maldives-5-star-resort","11":"tag-nova-maldives"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15738"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15738\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31916,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15738\/revisions\/31916"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}