Influenced by Indians, Sri Lankans, and Arabs over the years, Maldives is now an Islamic country that is ruled by the Sharia law.
Folklore
Ancient mythology and folklore play a prominent role in the history of Maldives and most of the stories have been passed down through the generations by word of mouth, and they cover interesting aspects of island living. Being an island, the folk tales are mostly about the sea demons and spirits of dead sailors and pirates who haunt the island and the waters around it.
Island life
The community within the islands is close-knit with the men being occupied with fishing, carpentry, and toddy tapping while the women took care of household duties and bringing up the children. Some parts of the country are more modernised than others due to active tourism developments and in these parts, women hold prominent positions in both the public and private sectors.
Music and Dance
The Bodu Beru is a dance that showcases the culture of Maldives with 20 performers, who will be garbed in traditional sarongs and white sleeved shirts. Some Maldives island resorts organize dance performances for the visitors too, like Velassaru Maldives and drums are the main instruments in most traditional music and dance performances.
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