{"id":9249,"date":"2024-01-19T06:19:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T07:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=9249"},"modified":"2025-10-10T08:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T08:41:04","slug":"welcoming-the-year-of-the-dragon-festive-celebrations-and-special-packages-at-holiday-inn-resort-kandooma-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/01\/welcoming-the-year-of-the-dragon-festive-celebrations-and-special-packages-at-holiday-inn-resort-kandooma-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcoming the Year of the Dragon: Festive celebrations and special packages at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chinese New Year marks the first day in the lunar calendar (which starts the day after the first new moon appears) and in 2024 it will be Saturday 10th February. Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives<\/strong> is marking the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Dragon with special celebrations at the island resort including accommodation packages and fun activities for all the family.<\/p>\n

In keeping with Chinese tradition, each new year is characterised by one of 12 Chinese zodiac animals.\u00a0 This year it will be the Dragon \u2013 a supernatural being and a symbol of power, honour, luck and energy.\u00a0 Those people born in (recent years) 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, and in the future 2036 are all born in Dragon years. \u00a0 Dragons are known for being strong and independent figures, but they yearn for love and support.<\/p>\n

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A pool at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives<\/strong>, feasting is on the agenda, which is typically how the occasion is celebrated throughout Asia and guests are asked to embrace the theme by wearing red (or accents of red) for festive gatherings. \u00a0 On Friday 9th February\u00a0Chinese New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>\u00a0there will be a buffet dinner at Kandooma Cafe to kick off celebrations with some traditional favourites such as Crispy Fried Prawns with Garlic Crumbs, Sweet and Sour Fish, Crispy Roasted Pork Belly and Roast Duck, all served alongside the international offering.<\/p>\n

Guests can expect\u00a0 a\u00a0Hot Pot Set Menu<\/strong>\u00a0promotion daily (US$88++ per person, min 2 guests) throughout the Lunar New Year at the resort\u2019s beachfront restaurant, The Kitchen, known for its authentic Southeast Asian specialties.\u00a0 The Hot Pot is a favourite to mark the reunion of family and friends and symbolises family unity, and a prosperous and lively new year.\u00a0 The meal starts with a traditional salad toss for prosperity \u2013 Singaporean Style Yu Sheng with salmon, followed by the Hot Pot.\u00a0 Guests can delight in a choice of four broth bases \u2013 spicy Sichuan, hot and sour Tom Yum, Chicken and Beef \u2013 and a selection of yummy additions from prawns, calamari, fish, chicken, beef and pork belly as well as vegetables such as bak choy, Chinese cabbage, Shitake mushrooms, wood mushrooms and potato. \u00a0 The dish is completed with a choice of condiments.<\/p>\n

Activities on the island include special\u00a0Karaoke Nights<\/strong>\u00a0for adults, and sandcastle-making with the theme of the Dragon, face painting and more for the little ones.<\/p>\n

In keeping with the Lunar New Year tradition, all guests will receive a bright Red Packet known as\u00a0H\u00f3ngb\u0101o<\/strong>\u00a0filled with a surprise to symbolise good wishes and luck for the new year ahead.
Throughout Lunar New Year special drinks including the\u00a0Spring Dragon\u00a0<\/strong>cocktail will be available at Bokkuraa Coffee Club & Bar, The Rooftop Deck & Bar, BAR-Aveli Beach Bar and Kandooma Cafe.<\/p>\n

Especially for\u00a0Lunar New Year\u00a0<\/strong> take advantage of Kandooma\u2019s special added extras for the stays Friday 9 February to Saturday 24 February.<\/p>\n