The Maldives is your traditional tropical island, infused with pristine beaches framed by a sparkling blue ocean, and boasts a vibrant island culture all its own. The resorts in Maldives offer all its guests an unforgettable stay across the board, imbued with a fresh dose of warm island hospitality. The Maafushivaru Maldives is one of fine Maldives island resorts that offers a blissful blend of authentic Maldivian culture and modern comforts for a truly unique cultural experience! When you’re on the islands, head on down to the capital city of Male and check out the animated beats of Boduberu music – the Maldives’ own “song of the people” delivered straight from their hearts and past. It derives its influences from the musical strains of the African eastern and southwest regions, and was introduced to the Maldives in the 11th century AD, no doubt by African sailors navigating the Indian Ocean at the time. Utilizing a fascinating array of traditional, rustic instruments such as bamboo flutes, Boduberu music starts off slow but then builds up to a dizzying crescendo that has performers reaches ecstatic states where they are completely moved by the rhythm of the music alone. It started off as an alternative to the court music of the day and quickly developed into the music of the common people, played for and enjoyed by them alone. Nowadays, anyone can enjoy this unique feature of Maldivian culture, so start tapping your feet to some sweet island beats!
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.
