Few visitors to the Maldives know about the rich heritage and fascinating past that binds 1,192 coral islands isolated in the Indian Ocean together as a nation.
Whether the original inhabitants were sun-worshipping aboriginals or ship-wrecked mariners and settlers from Arabia, India, Africa, Madagascar and Polynesia, from the 12th century onwards the islanders were devout Muslims. The Portuguese occupied the islands in the 16th century until -- inspired by the bravery of the Maldivian patriot, Bodu Thakurufaan, now revered as a National Hero -- the islanders shook off the colonial yoke. Invasions from India were repelled, and even the British were kept at bay by diplomacy in the 19th century.
The Maldivian Lounge at Baros Maldives seeks to recreate the days and ways of traditional Maldives; to give visitors a sense of Maldivian culture and identity; to convey the gentle devotion, resilience, hospitality and independence that is the essence of the Maldives.
With displays of locally made artefacts and hand-crafted traditional furniture, photographs of the Maldives as it was until tourism began in the 1970s; and the best collection in the world of ancient maps of the islands, The Maldivian Lounge at Baros reflects the very soul of the Maldives.
For guests, a visit to The Maldivian Lounge adds a cultural dimension to the perfect vacation.
TRAVEL AGENTS GDS CODES...
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| Amadeus | MLEBAR |
| Galileo/Apollo | 50564 |
| Sabre | 47682 |
| Worldspan | 6248 |
