Wednesday, 19 August 2026 05:15 PM
Company Update
MALE, MV / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / The Maldives is one of the world's most recognizable luxury destinations, but beyond the overwater villas, turquoise lagoons and white-sand beaches is a rich cultural heritage that many travelers never get to experience.
Across Sun Siyam's Maldivian resorts, the Maldivian Roots program is designed to bring the culture of the islands directly into the guest experience. Rather than simply observing local traditions, guests can participate in them, learning coconut-leaf weaving, taking traditional cooking classes, discovering how pure coconut oil is made, sampling hedhikaa (the Maldivian tradition of tea accompanied by savory and sweet bites), and learning the stories behind traditional tools, clothing and customs.
At the island's the experience begins with a traditional WOW Welcome, where guests arrive beneath a traditional Maldivian umbrella to the sound of a conch shell. Throughout the stay, cultural storytelling, traditional attire and demonstrations offer insight into the heritage of the islands, while evenings come alive with Bodu Beru drumming and traditional dance performances.
Food is another particularly compelling entry point into the culture. Guests can sample traditional dishes including gulha, kavaabu, kulhi boakibaa and foni boakibaa.
There has been a large shift from destination tourism to destination immersion, travelers increasingly looking to understand the places they visit rather than simply stay in them. In the Maldives, that means looking beyond the postcard and discovering the people, flavors, rituals and traditions that give the islands their identity.
Founded in 1990 by Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Sun Siyam Resorts is a proudly Maldivian hospitality group built on a deep connection to the islands and their people. From its humble beginnings, shaped by a culture of open-hearted hospitality where every visitor was welcomed as family, the group has grown to become one of the Maldives' most sought-after resort brands. The resort journey began with the opening of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in 1998, followed by steady expansion to a collection of six properties across the Maldives and Sri Lanka, including its newest addition, Siyam World, launched in 2021. Unified under The House of Siyam, the portfolio spans three collections: Luxury (Sun Siyam Iru Fushi), Lifestyle (Sun Siyam Olhuveli and Siyam World), and Privé (Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, and Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka). Anchored in the brand purpose The Home of the Maldivian Spirit, Sun Siyam blends heartfelt island soul with imaginative Signature Experiences such as Insta Villa, the Maldives' first over-water photo studio, and Maldivian Roots, a weekly celebration of heritage and flavour. Every booking also supports marine conservation and community initiatives through the Sun Siyam Care programme.
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SOURCE: Sun Siyam Resorts