Maldivian traditional music and dance can be often seen in different parades and on special occasions held at resorts for the entertainment purpose of tourists.
BoduBeru
If you are going to be staying at a Maldives pool villa at a popular resort in the Maldives., know that most of them tend to organize a cultural show for its guests, so be ready to enjoy a great BoduBeru performance when you arrive!The drums used for this performance are made of coconut wood. In addition to the drums, they also incorporate some other percussion instruments for the same performance.
Thaara
Is a national event such as Independence Day or the Republic Day of the Maldives coming up during your stay at a resort such as Heritance Aarah? Then, a Thaara performance will surely be there for the celebration. Males sit in two lines in this performance and sing together while playing drums.
BandiyaaJehun
You will not see males performing BandiyaaJehun in the Maldives. It’s a young girls’ thing! These girls carry metal pots in this performance and they tap the pots rhythmically while singing together.
Dhandijehun
Eid celebrations will never miss a Dhandijehun performance. This is also a popular entertainment element in the country that is also performed for tourists quite often.
