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The Cirus is Coming to Town This Festive Season at LUX* South Ari Atoll

LUX* South Ari Atoll Festive season circus
To celebrate this year’s Festive Season, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas pulls out all the stops to put on a sparkling circus show.

To celebrate this year’s Festive Season, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas pulls out all the stops to put on a sparkling circus show spanning 21st December to 6th January 2021. The fun-filled, family-friendly program offers guests to take part in; exquisite culinary experiences, enjoy entertaining circus shows, as well as try something new at one of many circus, art, and cooking workshops.

The program’s savory highlights include special theme nights visiting Italy, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. While serving guests some of the most delicious signature dishes. Lunch offerings will include; pop-up concepts such as The Burger Shack Experience, The Smoke Shack, and the Shashlik & Tandoori barbecues on the beach. To add some local flavor to the mix, the resort will host a series of traditional Maldivian theme nights. This is for guests who wish to take part in authentic culinary and cultural experiences of the destination.

As far as entertainment goes, guests will have a generous schedule on their hands. Not to miss activities range from the various family beach challenges and competitions, an action-filled pirate cruise for kids and teens, glammed-up cocktails accompanied by magic circus acts, as well as DJ nights and movies under the stars. Counting down to 2021, guests can expect a big bang on New Year’s Eve. The LUX* festive season also comes with extravagant fireworks and surprises to end 2020.

Also read: LUX* Resorts & Hotels Honored at Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020

As part of the resort’s environmental initiatives, not only will guests be able to plant trees to welcome 2021. Because, the resident Marine Biologist will also invite guests to join coral planting sessions while introducing the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. Guests can combine this with an excursion to meet the breath-taking whale sharks. Which is just minutes from the resort to get the full experience.

Guests looking for unique offerings in regards to health can join the guided mindful walks around the island. Meanwhile, special workshops at LUX* Me Spa include feet treatments and coconut-based product making – all offered on the house! To get the last drops of 2020’s sweat out of your system, the resort’s personal trainer will host High Interval Training sessions at the Fitness Centre.

Feature image by LUX* South Ari Atoll
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Celebrate Eid Al-Adha with Authentic Maldivian Traditions at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Hosts Fun Cultural Eid Festivities

This June, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo invites travelers to experience Eid Al-Adha in a way that goes beyond the usual holiday. The adult-only resort has created a special two-day celebration that offers a hands-on look at Maldivian culture through storytelling, traditional crafts, and local flavors. It forms part of their ongoing ‘Discover Local’ program, designed to help guests truly connect with island life.

Learning the Ancient Art of Joali Weaving

One of the standout moments takes place on Saturday, June 7, when guests join a Joali weaving workshop. This craft involves weaving coconut rope into practical items and has been quietly passed down through island families for generations. Since resorts rarely showcase this tradition, this becomes a rare chance for guests to experience a living cultural art.

Mohamed Irshad, the Front Office Manager of Mercue Maldives Kooddoo, shares why it matters:

“We don’t want to just show our guests the Maldives, we want them to feel it through our traditions. Joali weaving is one of those rare crafts that tells the story of resourcefulness, connection to nature, and island life”

Eid Buffet and the Colorful Maali Parade

The celebration starts on the evening of June 6 with an Eid buffet featuring refined takes on local festive dishes. Here, the resort prepares everything using fresh ingredients sourced nearby, celebrating the Maldives’ rich culinary heritage.

Then, the following night, the resort comes alive with the Maali Parade, a lively procession inspired by traditional Maldivian folklore. Masked performers bring ancient stories to life right on the island.

Dining Under the Sun: The Sandbank Picnic Experience

No trip to the Maldives feels complete without a sandbank picnic, and Mercure Maldives Kooddoo offers a particularly memorable version. Set on a tiny, untouched island surrounded by crystal-clear water, guests enjoy an authentic meal served on tropical leaves. This picnic offers a tasting journey into Maldivian flavors, featuring local specialties like:

  • Gulha: Coconut and tuna fritters
  • Kulhi Kaajaa: Spicy tuna bites
  • Bajiya: Pastries filled with sweet and spicy mixes
  • Rihaakuru Kaajaa: Fritters made from rich fish paste
  • Dry Fish: Smoked tuna strips
  • Bodi: Sweet coconut treats with toddy syrup

Along with fresh coconut water, the food makes the meal both refreshing and deeply connected to the island’s culinary traditions.

Year-Round Cultural Experiences with ‘Discover Local’

Although Eid brings special energy to the resort, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo’s cultural offerings continue throughout the year. For instance, the ‘Discover Local’ program invites guests to try their hand at traditional sunset fishing, palm leaf art, and sampling cultural cocktails inspired by island ingredients.

The cocktail menu features creations such as:

  • Maldivian Green: A blend of gin, curry leaf syrup, lemon, and soda water
  • Ocean Breeze: Vodka infused with butterfly pea flower, peach schnapps, pineapple, and coconut syrup
  • Green Kooddoo: Rum mixed with Malibu, pandan leaf juice, pineapple, and coconut syrup
  • Mirus Rita: A spicy twist on the classic margarita using chili-infused Maldivian tequila
  • Coco Kurumba: Whisky combined with tamarind juice, coconut milk, and passion fruit syrup

These drinks add an extra layer to the island experience and let guests taste Maldivian flavors in a completely new way.

More Than a Vacation: A Cultural Journey

If you visit for Eid or explore Maldivian culture at any time, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo offers more than a stay. In fact, the resort invites guests to experience the Maldives as a vibrant, living culture, full of stories, flavors, and traditions that stay with you long after the trip ends.

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