Behind the scenes of Pinterest pictures and Instagram stories, it's them...
People! For whom the Maldives is the home where they grew up, and who are now busy with their own work..
A COUPLE OF INTERESTING FACTS:
The name of the people — Dhivehi (which means "islanders")
Population is about 378,000 people
Dhivehi language: a unique language and a very unusual script called "Thaana"
It was developed around the 16th century based on Arabic and Indian numerals.
Its special feature: the alphabet is written from right to left, like Arabic
Masters of boat building!
The traditional dhoni boats... This is the result of centuries of engineering! Their shape was perfected over generations to be ideally suited for the temperamental waters of the Indian Ocean.
In the past, they were built without a single nail, sewing the planks together with ropes made of coconut fiber!
The Dhivehi people have their own life, traditions, and heritage!
While traveling to the paradise islands, look around to see the real Maldivian treasure and look into its kind eyes!
