In ancient days, despite lack of resources and available technology, people of Fuvahmulah were bright to live a peaceful life. They followed ethical, religious and civilization principles. They lived a dignified life. My uncle, Rafeeqbe, told me that in early days, they used to carry huge coconut palm trunks with the help of the water in the house reef… Read More »
During the southwest monsoon season (locally known as Hulhango), flying fish (locally known as Hulhammaha), prevail in the northwestern shore of Fuvahmulah. The humble fishes are surrounded by predators – tuna, sharks, travally, manthas and other predators. And up in the air the aggressive frigate birds, locally known as Huraa, hover in the air, waiting for the launching of hulhanmaha from… Read More »
The monsoon season- for Fuvahmulah- attracts thousands of Frigate birds or locally knows as huraa. These birds have long wings, a streamlined shape and low weight give it great maneuverability in the air. Flocks of huraa would hover the tall coconut trees on the beach. The predators silently glide in the air stay for their prey. When flying fish (locally… Read More »
Wet lands, taro fields and marshy lands are unique features of Fuvahmulah. And hau, plant used to weave mats, are found in abundance. So a tradition of weaving kenal, mats was an integral part of the island’s craftsmanship. How it is made First the leaf (reeds), or hau, is collected and left to dry in the sun. It is then… Read More »
Note: please note that this piece of writing is not to encourage or support any illegal substance of narcotics; the aim of this article is to reflect the tradition and culture. Today, our society is poisoned with various substances of narcotics. The problem is so deep-rooted that every Maldivian family has at least one member who is an addict.… Read More »