MMPRC to Kick Off 2025 with Spectacular ‘Maldives Culture and Food Festival’ in Hulhumale’

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is set to host the first-ever ‘Maldives Culture and Food Festival’ at Central Park, Hulhumale’, on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 2024, continuing into New Year’s Day, January 1st, 2025. The two-day festival will celebrate Maldivian cuisine, arts, crafts, and culture, offering both locals and tourists an immersive experience.

The festivities will begin on December 31st at 20:00 with a spectacular drone show, depicting a tourist's journey through the Maldives, followed by traditional cultural performances such as Boduberu and “Dhafi Negun.” The evening will conclude with a New Year’s Eve countdown, leading into a fireworks display to welcome 2025.

On January 1st, the festival will continue from 16:00 to 22:00, featuring food and arts and crafts stalls, as well as family-friendly activities including a climbing wall, bounce house, and a police and fire truck showcase. Attendees can also enjoy additional cultural performances and a Roboman showcase.

“MMPRC is proud to present the Maldives Culture and Food Festival as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of 2024 and highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Maldives,” said Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO of MMPRC. “We invite everyone to join us for this unique celebration as we ring in the new year.”