Synonymous with idyllic beaches that make it an alluring destination for honeymooners from around the world, the Maldives is also home to a vibrant, thriving cultural milieu that traces roots back to the Arabian Peninsula, India, and various parts of Africa. Each island on this splendid archipelago boasts a unique mini culture, as you will witness via its traditional dance form, the Dhandi Jehun, which varies in interpretation and form from island to island. Secure some quality accommodation in the form of a vibrant series of Maldives villas over the water, which you’ll encounter at the Adaaran Hudhuranfushi Maldives. With elegant interiors and a dedicated staff, this is a prime choice of Maldives island resorts on offer. It is the perfect locale to soak in some island culture, which you will encounter in the form of the lively Dhandi Jehun dance. Comprising a musical outfit of thirty men, this dance can trace its origin back to the southeastern islands of Minicoy, off the coast of Kerala, India. The dance is accompanies by “Unbaa” and “Thaaara” songs, first sun by a lead singer, whilst the other twenty-nine members sing the chorus and supply the beat. The dances each hold two “Dhandi” sticks, which they beat rhythmically together or against those of his fellow dancers to result in a musical performance that is melodious and enlivening each time. Audience members will simply be unable to resist clapping their hands and tapping their feat to this sweet island beat!
