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Coco News
News of recent events and happenings at Coco
Collection.
That Summer Feeling!
The summer months in the Maldives tend to
be defined by gloomy skies and endless rain.
While it may seem that the summer cannot
offer much in the way of a tropical getaway,
this period does bring about some of the most
stunning moments and experiences of the year
for our country. In this issue’s cover story, we
celebrate this period of transformation in our
island nation.
Kicking back in Thulusdhoo
Located 28 kilometres north of Malé is
Thulushdhoo Island, the administrative
capital of Kaafu Atoll. The growing market
for guesthouse tourism has recently made a
mark on the island, also known for dried tuna
and sea cucumbers. The island also houses a
factory and some of the top surf spots in the
country. What else is this island special for?
Chef Rudi Haryono
Coco Collections’ properties are famed for its
delectable cuisines offered at the restaurants
and bars located on the resorts – some of
which are unique and signature to the brand.
In the 7th edition of Breeze, we bring you
Lobster Bisque and beer-battered onion rings
from Aqua at Coco Bodu Hithi.
Kashikeyo: Emblematic to
Maldivian Culture
Screw Pine, known locally as Kashikeyo, has
always been a delicacy in the Maldives. In this
issue, we feature some of the drinks, snacks
and cuisines that are prepared in the Maldives
using screw pine.
Vadhaa Dhiyun (Trolling)
Traditionally, fishing was the main occupation
and major livelihood of the Maldives’
people. One of the many fishing techniques
employed by Maldivians is Vadhaa Dhuhvun
or trolling. In this segment, we look at the
techniques and experience of trolling.
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White Tern
(Dhondheeni)
The White Tern, known locally as Dhondheeni, is a small
bird that migrates to the Maldives and other tropical
regions of the world during the summer months.
Dhondheeni is found along the coast, moving to wooded
areas in the breeding season. In this issue, we look at the
bird and its role in the local ecosystem.
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Queens of
the Sun & Moon
Early records of the Maldives throw light on female rulers
and inheritance of power through the female line. What
do these records, accounts by historians including French
navigator François Pyrard de Laval and Moroccan traveller
Ibn Battuta, say about these women who ruled over the
Maldives Islands? We take a brief look at some of the
most notable Women Rulers of the Maldives.
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Ancient Coral Stone
Architecture
Maldivians have long been known for their craftsmanship.
Coral stone and timber were the only long lasting materials
available for construction in the early days, and coral stone
became the primary building material for monumental
buildings. Here, we look at some of the iconic coral stone
buildings that are still seen today.
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Cook Maldives by
Shaai Sattar
Cook Maldives: Selections from the Local Table Spread
by Shaai Sattar, brings you an assortment of popular and
traditional dishes of the tropical island nation of the
Maldives. This book will also give you a glimpse into the
food and everyday life of the people of the Maldives,
as you taste and re-create family recipes that have been
passed down through generations.
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Thelabagudi Koe’
The story of Thelabagudi Koe’ and Minikaa Dhaitha is
a well-known folk story told since ages past. This is a
retelling of the story in the perception of the antagonist,
who kidnaps a young girl.
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Sharks of Maldives
Sharks are one of the exotic tourist attractions in the
Maldives, with many species of sharks found in the oceans
around the archipelago. In this issue, we feature the types
of sharks that dwell in the Maldivian waters, what their
breeding grounds are, where they hunt and how they are
distributed within the local waters.
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