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German tourist ‘Mama’ arrives in Vilu Reef for the 46th time, welcomed in jet car

'Mama' Barbel Guard Richter, a German tourist on her 46th return visit to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is welcomed in a jet car on July 26, 2025. (Photo/Sun Siyam Vilu Reef)

German tourist Barbel Guard Richter, known affectionately by the team of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef as 'Mama', has visited the resort for the 46th time.

When Mama arrived in Vilu Reef on Saturday, coinciding with Maldives' Independence Day, the resort gave her a boisterous welcome in a jet car, integrating Maldivian culture.

The resort held a cultural performance and a Boduberu performance in her honor this time when Mama, who is now in her 80s, arrived. 

'Mama' Barbel Guard Richter, a German tourist on her 46th return visit to Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is welcomed by the team in traditional attire and festivities on July 26, 2025. (Photo/Sun Siyam Vilu Reef)

Mama first visited the Maldives on December 5, 2000. Since then, she has visited Maldives from time to time and spent her holidays at the Vilu Reef resort.

Every year, the resort ensures a warm welcome for Mama's visit. Mama is a very ‘loyal’ guest, the resort said.

Sun Siyam's Vilu Reef Resort has always paid close attention to its guests. The resort also pays special attention to welcoming repeat guests.

Maldives is a country with a large number of repeat guests. As such, such guests keep returning to their beloved resorts and local islands as well.

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