{"id":47464,"date":"2026-02-02T04:43:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T05:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=47464"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:02:24","slug":"angsana-velavaru-marks-year-of-the-horse-with-festive-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2026\/02\/angsana-velavaru-marks-year-of-the-horse-with-festive-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"Angsana Velavaru marks Year of the Horse with festive dining"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Angsana Velavaru invites guests to welcome the <strong>Lunar New Year<\/strong> with a vibrant two-day celebration inspired by togetherness, prosperity and new beginnings. Taking place from <strong>16 to 17 February<\/strong>, the programme marks the <strong>Year of the Horse<\/strong> with cultural rituals, festive dining, ocean adventures and family-friendly experiences across the island.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22314\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22314\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22314\" src=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Angsana Velavaru Resort\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru3.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angsana Velavaru Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Set within a private lagoon in the South Nilandhe Atoll, <a href=\"https:\/\/lamp.glopss.com\/SHa1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>Angsana Velavaru<\/strong><\/a> provides a setting where tradition blends naturally with island life. The <strong>Chinese New Year<\/strong> programme is designed to balance meaningful cultural moments with relaxed celebration, encouraging guests of all ages to connect, explore and share in the spirit of renewal.<\/p>\n<h2>Festive activities<\/h2>\n<p>Festivities unfold throughout the island with a diverse line-up of experiences. Mornings begin with water aerobics at Kuredhi Pool Bar and gentle interactions with the island\u2019s resident lovebirds, while afternoons invite creativity through dumpling-making workshops, kite flying along the shore and friendly beach volleyball matches. Ocean enthusiasts can enjoy snorkelling cruises, citizen-science reef explorations and discover scuba diving sessions, offering a closer look at the resort\u2019s marine environment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11340\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11340\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11340\" src=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/angsana-velavaru-resort-300x174.jpg\" alt=\"Angsana Velavaru Resort\" width=\"779\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/angsana-velavaru-resort-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/angsana-velavaru-resort-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/angsana-velavaru-resort-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/angsana-velavaru-resort-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/angsana-velavaru-resort.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angsana Velavaru Resort i a luxury family resort in the Maldives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Evenings are dedicated to indulgence and celebration. Guests can take part in curated cocktail experiences, including tropical arrack, rum and mojito mixology, before gathering for festive dining that reflects abundance and togetherness. Highlights include a Lunar New Year beach BBQ with premium selections, a celebratory banquet featuring festive flavours, and a gala evening at Kuredhi Pool Bar with cultural performances, live entertainment and DJ sets continuing late into the night.<\/p>\n<h2>Family activities<\/h2>\n<p>Families play a central role in the celebrations, with young guests welcomed at the Ranger\u2019s Club for a dedicated children\u2019s programme. Activities include festive crafts, nature walks, scavenger hunts and hands-on experiences inspired by Lunar New Year traditions, allowing children to engage with the celebrations while families enjoy the programme at their own pace.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34344\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-34344\" src=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Angsana Velavaru\" width=\"779\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Angsana-Velavaru_InOcean-Pool-Villa_Aerial-1024x767-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angsana Velavaru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Throughout the two days, the symbolism of the <strong>Year of the Horse<\/strong>\u2014associated with vitality, movement and positive momentum\u2014is reflected across the island. From shared meals and ocean adventures to quieter moments watching kites drift across the sky, the celebrations are designed to honour new beginnings in a festive yet effortless way.<\/p>\n<p>This Lunar New Year, Angsana Velavaru invites guests to welcome the year ahead surrounded by natural beauty, cultural richness and warm island hospitality.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lamp.glopss.com\/SHa1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Check availability and book at Angsana Velavaru\u00a0 resort in the Maldives<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/angsana-velavaru\/\">More information about Angsana Velavaru<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22312\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22312\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22312\" src=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Angsana Velavaru\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/angsana-velavaru.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angsana Velavaru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Angsana Velavaru invites guests to welcome the Lunar New Year with a vibrant two-day celebration inspired by togetherness, prosperity and new beginnings. 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