1. Maldives Culture Maldivian culture is derived from a number of sources, the most important of which are its proximity to the shores of Sri Lanka and South India. http://www.kosmix.com/topic/Maldives_culture

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History of Maldives - Tareek Part Part 2 Part 3 From Ali to Iskandar, 1558 - 1687 National Centre of Linguistics and Historical Research translated by Maldives Culture editors with assistance from Majid Abdul-Wahhab 29 September 2005 The death of King Ali Page one of the Thareekh In 1558, two months and fourteen days after becoming king, sultan Ali ibn Abdul Rahman Vazir Auzam, crowned in the Dhivehi language as Siree Adha Siyaaka Kaththiri Maharadun, was martyred while battling against the infidel Europeans. Buraara Mohamed Fulhu gives more details about Andhiri Andhirin and his origins: (Black Ibrahim, one of Malé's leading warriors, decides to leave the capital immediately and fight the foreigners and seize their property. The king wants to send others, and orders Black Ibrahim to remain on Malé but the warrior ignores the king and sails off to Huvadhu).

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Special Offers Advance Resorts Search Browse by Lodging Type Browse by Location ... Contact Form You're Here: Home About Maldives Maldivian Culture AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase','http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,19,0','width','333','height','236','src','slideshow','quality','high','pluginspage','http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer','menu','false','movie','slideshow' ); //end AC code Music Bodu Beru is the most popular form of music and dance in the country, believed to have been introduced in the early 19th century by African slaves. Historians belive that Thaara, which also holds a special place in local entertainment, have been introduced from the Middle East in the seventheeth century. Other forms of dance such as Bandiya Jehun have a stron South Asian flavor. Today western pop and Indian music is popular with the young and old. The Maldivians are skilled craftsmen. This can be seen in several of Maldivian art and craft; the deft coral stone carvings at Hukuru Miskiiy, the intricate lacquer art, the fine mats woven by the women of Fioari in the south and the work of skilled calligraphers whose works old and new that can be viewed in mosques around the country. Culture Located at the crossways of Indian Oceans shipping lanes on the main seaway around the Indian subcontinent, the Maldives has long been a meeting point for African, Arab, Malay and Indonesians mariners. Throughout the centuries these influences have shaped the Maldivian way of life. This can be seen from the many facets of Maldivian lifestyle such as dining, music, art and craft.

7. Culture Of The Maldives - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Maldivian culture is derived from a number of sources, the most important of which are its proximity to the shores of Sri Lanka and South India. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_the_Maldives

Culture of the Maldives From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Contents Music and dance Marriage Film Industry References ... Maldivian culture is derived from a number of sources, the most important of which are its proximity to the shores of Sri Lanka and South India . The population is mainly Indo-Aryan from the anthropological point of view. The language is from Indo-Iranian Sanskritic origin, which points at a later influence from the North of the Subcontinent. The Dhivehi language is closely related to Sinhala . According to the legends, the kingly dynasty that ruled the country in the past has its origin there. Possibly these ancient kings brought Buddhism from the Subcontinent, but it is not clear. In Sri Lanka there are similar legends, but it is improbable that the ancient Maldive royals and Buddhism came both from that island because none of the Sri Lankan chronicles mentions the Maldives. It is unlikely that the ancient chronicles of Sri Lanka would have failed to mention the Maldives if a branch of its kingdom would have extended itself to the Maldive Islands. Since the 12th century AD there are also influences from Arabia in the language and culture of the Maldives because of the general conversion to Islam in the 12th century, and its location as a crossroads in the central Indian Ocean.

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Your Window to the World Maps of World.com OUR CHANNELS : Finance Travel HOME SITE MAP ... Country Profile Maldives People Maldives People People of Maldives The origins of the Maldivians are lost in history. Archaeological finds indicate that the islands were inhabited as early as 1500 BC, and there are tales of a legendary people called the Redin, who may have been among the earliest of explorers. It is believed that Aryan immigrants from the Indian subcontinent established permanent settlements around 500 BC. The early Maldivians were probably Buddhists or Hindus migrating from the Indian subcontinent. Today, Maldives is perhaps the only country with a hundred percent Sunni Muslim population. Islam was introduced around AD 800, and the moderate form practiced in Maldives has remained virtually unchanged. The main tribes are Singhalese, Dravidian, Arab and African. No other religion, except Islam, is permitted. Several ancient beliefs still survive; for example, islanders fear jinn's-evil spirits that come from the sea, land and sky. These are blamed for everything that cannot be explained by religion or science. Dhivehi, an indigenous language, is spoken only in the Maldives. The script is called "Thaana." English is the main language taught at schools. Most people in Malé and tourist resorts speak English.

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maldives online guide home site index F A Q's contact us Maldives Travel Guide Information for Vistoris Country Guide country intro geography culture history ... folklore Travel Guide travel tips cruising diving surfing ... water sports Business Guide general info tourism sector fisheries sector garment sector ... aviation sector Social Guide discussions wallpapers screensavers e-cards ... weather Maldives on the Web travel agents dive schools cruise boats government ... environment Enter your search terms Submit search form Web maldiveisle.com home Maldives Culture The Maldivian culture is rich with flavours from most of the seafarers who set foot on its soil. Traditional dances and music may not be an everyday event but there are occasions where traditional music and dances are performed. Though traditional dresses are not used by present day generation there are many types of traditional dresses made for both sexes. Friends sharing the smoke! -

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Travel Info Top Resorts Interact About Maldives ] Subscribe To This Site Maldives Culture Flavored With Diversity Maldives culture is flavored with diversity of heritage of sea faring people who dominate the topography of Maldives. Maldives Arts And Crafts The marvelous craftsmanship, the main component of Maldives culture is most evident in the architecture of Maldives tombs and mosques. The cemeteries are filled with intricately carved tombstones. There are also beautiful carvings from Holy Quran on the walls of the mosques and cemeteries. Some of the best examples of famous Maldives art of calligraphy are found in the Islamic Center. There are people in Maldives who carve beautiful things from black corals and tortoise shells and sell them to the tourists. The Maldives Religion Today, Maldivian are Muslim people with Islam as their dominant religion. In ancient days, around 1153, Buddhism was the main religion of this country. But one of the Maldivian kings converted him self to Islamic, and since then Islam has become the religion of Maldives. There are special arrangements to teach Islamic principles in schools and colleges of Maldives. Maldives Language The main language spoken in Maldives is Dhivehi, which has mainly originated from Sanskrit. But now with Islam and British as dominant culture in Maldives, the language has borrowed more words from Arabic and English origins.

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