Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Maldives through thoughtfully curated guest experiences designed to offer exploration and learning. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the “Spirit of the Maldives,” a weekly Tuesday event that features a grand buffet showcasing traditional Maldivian cuisine. The dishes are infused with flavors influenced by Indian and Arabic culinary traditions, focusing on local ingredients such as fresh tuna, chili, and coconut.
Alongside the meal, guests can enjoy a vibrant cultural performance by the Kandooma Bodu Beru dance troupe, who bring the islands’ history and folklore to life through rhythmic drumming, dance, and soulful songs. The event is priced at US $69++ for adults and is complimentary for children under 12. For those keen to dive deeper into the culinary heritage of the Maldives, the resort offers “Maldivian Masterclasses” twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 3 pm to 4 pm.
These intimate cooking sessions, led by the resort’s talented chefs, give participants a chance to learn how to recreate the distinctive flavors and food combinations of Maldivian cuisine. The experience concludes with a tasting session and the opportunity to take home recipes to share with loved ones. The classes are limited to eight participants and are priced at US $80 per person, adults only.
Guests can also find their rhythm in the complimentary “Bodu Beru D.