Dhivehi language, bodu beru drums, island food, and daily life on local atolls.
Maldivian culture blends centuries of Indian Ocean trade—Arab, South Asian, and African influences—with close-knit island traditions shaped by Islam. Taste staples like mas huni (shredded tuna, coconut, chili) with roshi, feel the sunset drumbeat of bodu beru, and learn a few Dhivehi phrases written in the Thaana script. From coral-stone mosques to hand-woven mats and sleek dhoni boats, everyday life balances deep heritage with modern tourism.
