Traditional music of the Maldives is mostly composed of drums and a lot of bass. Traditional musical tunes are often played to visitors in resorts and usually include performers dancing with great energy.
For those who are thinking of what to do in the Maldives, make sure you catch traditional music shows to complete the authentic island experience. Here are some of the most popular traditional performances.
Bodu Beru
This is the most popular form of traditional music enjoyed by both men and women. Every island has its own Bodu Beru group who plays for every important function or festival in the area. Bodu Beru is performed for guests in most resorts such as Adaaran Prestige Water Villas. A performance includes several drums made of coconut wood and some percussion instruments.
Thaara
This a special form of music played at national events and is said to have being derived from the Middle East. A Thaara performance includes men arranged in two lines sit and sing beating drums, while others dance.
Bandiyaa Jehun
This is form dance performed by young women. Arranged in two lines facing each other women carrying metal pots sing and dance tapping the pots to the rhythem.
Dhandijehun
Another popular form of entertainment, performed throughout the country. Dhandijehun is mostly perfomed to celebrate festivities such as Eid.
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