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Week-long Celebration for the Year of the Dragon at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives!

Chinese New Year Celebrations
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a week of curated experiences designed to honour traditions and prepare you for a prosperous year ahead with the Ritz-Carlton Maldives.

Welcome the year of the Dragon, Ritz-Carlton Maldives is bringing new beginnings and opportunities by enabling creativity, courage, confidence and passion. From February 9th to 15th, celebrations will include an array of dining, wellness, arts and adventure experiences that highlight the global significance of the holiday with a local touch. Each day, festivities are inspired by specific themes with related activities including:

Reunion Day

On 9th February, experience the warmth of togetherness at the Summer Pavilion with our Reunion Dinner, where exquisite flavours and cherished moments come together in perfect harmony.

Lunar New Year

On the 10th of February, experience the mesmerising energy and cultural vibrancy of the captivating Lion Dance Performance, adding an auspicious touch to your celebration.

Day of Home Return

Reflect inward with Ritz-style pampering on 11th February with the educational ladies’ skincare workshop in the morning followed by a calming full moon yoga session in the Mystique Garden at night.

Stay Still & Indulge

Join in for the private dining room of Summer Pavilion on the 12th of February, for the chef’s table wine dinner, pairing fine Chinese cuisine and exceptional wines.

Lighting of Stove

Welcome the evening of the 13th of February with a speciality cocktail and captivating fire pit lighting ceremony followed by an extravagant Maldivian-themed dinner.

 Welcome Wealth

Enrich your palate and expand your culinary repertoire on the 14th of February with a hands-on dumpling cooking class.

Send Poverty Away

Begin the new year on a positive note on the 15th, by participating in the coral regeneration workshop, where you’ll learn hands-on techniques to contribute to the restoration of coral reefs and safeguard our marine ecosystems.

The festivities continue throughout the week with additional activities including:

  • Gua sha masterclass sharing the art and techniques for radiant skin using the ancient Chinese
    beauty ritual
  • Lunar New Yearinspired cocktail masterclass led by our expert mixologist
  • Dragon egg painting encourages young guests to bring mythical creatures to life through art
  • Chinese pottery workshops use ancient techniques to create timeless pieces
  • Lunar kite festival bringing magic and colour to the open sky
  • Sandbank snorkelling to explore the colourful world beneath the water’s surface

Additionally, visiting practitioner Lei Ming will help guests cultivate a stronger connection between mind and body through the art of Tai Chi. From February 1st to 15th, he will offer private and group Tai Chi sessions and Tai Chi Internal Kungfu Massage.

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Kuda Villingili Resort Welcomes India’s Aqua Fitness Expert Rajni Maker for Global Wellness Day 2025

Aqua Fitness Expert

From June 14 to 18, 2025, the luxury resort in the Maldives, Kuda Villingili will host an exclusive wellness program celebrating Global Wellness Day, inviting guests to reconnect with themselves, nature, and community through the transformative power of water. Rajni Maker, a trailblazer in India’s aqua fitness scene known for her innovative and inclusive water-based workouts, will lead the five-day event.

Aqua fitness expert Rajni Maker brings over 16 years of experience in Pilates, mindful movement, and water-based training to the Maldives, where she will lead guests through a fun and energizing mix of low-impact exercises suited for all fitness levels. Her signature programs, including Aqua Tabata, Kickboxing, Circuits, Pilates, Aerobics, and Zumba, blend science with flow to deliver joyful, joint-friendly workouts that boost overall vitality. Recognized by NATCOM and ATNI for her contributions to the field, Rajni also holds an Aqua Specialisation from the Federation of International Sports Aerobics and Fitness in Singapore.

She shared her excitement about the upcoming program

“I am thrilled to bring my expertise to Kuda Villingili. The resort’s serene setting and expansive aquatic spaces offer the ideal canvas for meaningful, water-based wellness experiences. My goal is to help every participant reconnect with their body and mind, while also leaving them with simple, sustainable practices they can continue at home—whether they are just beginning their wellness journey or are seasoned fitness enthusiasts.”

Wellness Experiences Set in Paradise

Kuda Villingili Resort already welcomes wellness lovers with a variety of experiences that promote balance, vitality, and inner peace. Its private island spa features eight treatment villas specializing in holistic therapies with organic, island-inspired ingredients. On top of that, guests who prefer active pursuits will find the Maldives’ largest pool, a cutting-edge gym overlooking the ocean, and a jungle yoga pavilion perfectly positioned for sunrise and sunset practice.

Now, with Global Wellness Day approaching, the resort has pulled together an experience that goes beyond the usual. Throughout the five days, guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated lineup of activities designed to nourish both body and soul:

  • Start with a guided nature walk through the island’s lush landscape, ending with a mindful beachside body scrub using traditional Maldivian ingredients.
  • Then, wake up your core with sunrise Pilates sessions using the Magic Circle, focusing on strength and flexibility.
  • After that, join Rajni for high-intensity aqua kickboxing classes—a joint-friendly but seriously energizing cardio workout.
  • Families can also get moving together during fun and active beach HIIT sessions.
  • For something playful, join a friendly padel tennis match and compete for wellness-themed prizes.
  • Later, tap into your creative side with a nature-inspired painting session.
  • And finally, take time for yourself with a one-on-one wellness consultation with one of the resort’s expert practitioners.

As the schedule flows from movement to mindfulness, the entire program ties beautifully into this year’s Global Wellness Day theme, #ReconnectMagenta. It’s all about slowing down, recharging, and reconnecting, whether that means bonding with loved ones, finding inner calm, or just being present in nature.

About Rajni Maker and Flow & Fit

Rajni Maker is more than just an aqua fitness expert, she’s reshaped the way people in India experience movement in water. Her Flow & Fit program brings her vision of fitness to life: fluid, empowering, and deeply restorative. Not to mention, she blends elements of yoga, functional training, and rehab into every session, creating something that feels both powerful and healing.

With certifications from respected institutions like ACSM, the Pilates Institute of America, and the Evidence-Based Fitness Academy, Rajni backs her passion with real knowledge. What makes her stand out, though, is how she turns fitness into something fun, approachable, and doable—whether you’re brand new or a long-time wellness enthusiast.

You can check out the brochure here

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