Maldives Culture and Food Festival set to kick off at Central Park on New Year’s Eve

The Maldives Culture and Food Festival – a two-day extravaganza showcasing Maldivian cuisine, arts and craft, and entertainment – is set to kick off on New Year’s Eve at the Central Park in Hulhumale’ - offering a unique and immersive experience for locals and tourists alike.

This initiative by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) promises a dynamic programfilled with captivating performances, interactive activities, and tantalizing food stalls.

Attendees will have the opportunity to savor authentic Maldivian dishes, explore traditional arts and crafts, and witness captivating cultural performances.

The festivities will begin at 08:00 pm on Tuesday, with a spectacular drone show, depicting a tourist's journey through the Maldives. The evening will continue with captivating cultural performances including boduberu performances, and dhafi negun.

The night will end with a New Year’s Eve countdown, culminating in a dazzling fireworks show to welcome 2025.

The celebrations will continue on Wednesday from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the festival reopening and featuring food and arts and crafts stalls.

According to MMPRC, the festival will offer a tange of family-friendly activities, including a police and fire truck showcase, a climbing wall, a bounce house, and a Transformers display.

The festival will feature energetic boduberu performances and an exciting Roboman showcase.

“MMPRC is proud to present the first Maldives Culture and Food Festival,” said Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing Director of MMPRC.

“This event is a key initiative to celebrate the achievements of the Maldives in 2024 and to promote the diverse cultural heritage of the Maldives while providing a memorable experience for locals and visitors. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Maldivian spirit as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year.”

This exciting initiative by MMPRC is a collaborative effort involving key partners such as the Ministry of Tourism, Housing Development Corporation (HDC), MyHulhumale', Business Center Corporation (BCC), Male’ City Council, Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO), the Maldives Police Service, Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF), Public Service Media (PSM), Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Dhiraagu, Ooredoo, Manta Air, Maldivian, Ace Travels, and Gulf Air.