Summary
Maldives National Day is an occasion for national pride and celebration. Leading statesmen deliver speeches on this day and there are parades, marches and performances to celebrate this important event.
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The mesmerically beautiful Maldive Islands has consolidated a firm reputation as one of the world's premier holiday destinations. Boasting balmy tropical weather, soft sandy beaches and gleaming sapphire hued waters, the Maldives never disappoints the thousands of holidaymakers who flock to its resorts.
The Maldives lays claim to a rich historical and cultural heritage, as it has experienced an eventful and varied past. In the year 1558 Portuguese colonists killed the local Sultan and established a modestly sized garrison with a presiding official overseeing the factory and trading post they had established. Records also state that the Portuguese also attempted to convert the Maldivians to Christianity.
This colonial period lasted for fifteen years, when a patriotic Maldivian leader, Muhammad Thakurufaanu along with his brothers and companions successfully fought and defeated the Portuguese, forcing them to leave the islands in 1573. This victory is commemorated to this day in the Maldives' National Day, which falls on the first day of the third month of the Islamic calendar.
The National Day is an occasion for patriotic pride and joyous celebrations and many events are organized as part of this momentous occasion. Parades and marches are conducted in the capital Male and all Maldivians take great pride in the valour and courage of their liberators.
Official speeches are delivered on this occasion by local statesmen, the national flag is proudly unfurled and military parades are held. Other celebrations include fireworks displays and performances by Maldivian schoolchildren.
Maldivians are a friendly people, as demonstrated by the hospitality they extend to foreign visitors and the flourishing tourism industry in general. The beaches in Maldives are renowned as being amongst the most delightful in the world, and there is no better place to spend a relaxing holiday or a romantic honeymoon.
There is much to enjoy in the Maldives for the water sports enthusiast, with options like windsurfing, snorkelling, waterskiing, parasailing, jet skiing, kite surfing and less demanding options like banana riding and fun tubes.
Discerning visitors desiring a fine Maldives resort will be pleased by Chaaya Lagoon Hakura Huraa. The water bungalows Maldives offered by this excellent accommodation never fail to satisfy the demands of their guests and offers a truly unforgettable holiday in a coastal paradise.
Maldives National Day is an occasion for national pride and celebration. Leading statesmen deliver speeches on this day and there are parades, marches and performances to celebrate this important event.
Content
The mesmerically beautiful Maldive Islands has consolidated a firm reputation as one of the world's premier holiday destinations. Boasting balmy tropical weather, soft sandy beaches and gleaming sapphire hued waters, the Maldives never disappoints the thousands of holidaymakers who flock to its resorts.
The Maldives lays claim to a rich historical and cultural heritage, as it has experienced an eventful and varied past. In the year 1558 Portuguese colonists killed the local Sultan and established a modestly sized garrison with a presiding official overseeing the factory and trading post they had established. Records also state that the Portuguese also attempted to convert the Maldivians to Christianity.
This colonial period lasted for fifteen years, when a patriotic Maldivian leader, Muhammad Thakurufaanu along with his brothers and companions successfully fought and defeated the Portuguese, forcing them to leave the islands in 1573. This victory is commemorated to this day in the Maldives' National Day, which falls on the first day of the third month of the Islamic calendar.
The National Day is an occasion for patriotic pride and joyous celebrations and many events are organized as part of this momentous occasion. Parades and marches are conducted in the capital Male and all Maldivians take great pride in the valour and courage of their liberators.
Official speeches are delivered on this occasion by local statesmen, the national flag is proudly unfurled and military parades are held. Other celebrations include fireworks displays and performances by Maldivian schoolchildren.
Maldivians are a friendly people, as demonstrated by the hospitality they extend to foreign visitors and the flourishing tourism industry in general. The beaches in Maldives are renowned as being amongst the most delightful in the world, and there is no better place to spend a relaxing holiday or a romantic honeymoon.
There is much to enjoy in the Maldives for the water sports enthusiast, with options like windsurfing, snorkelling, waterskiing, parasailing, jet skiing, kite surfing and less demanding options like banana riding and fun tubes.
Discerning visitors desiring a fine Maldives resort will be pleased by Chaaya Lagoon Hakura Huraa. The water bungalows Maldives offered by this excellent accommodation never fail to satisfy the demands of their guests and offers a truly unforgettable holiday in a coastal paradise.