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Visit Veyvah, tropical tranquillity of Meemu Atoll

01 February 2022, MVT 17:45
Tropical simplicity -- Photo: Athena/ pexels.com
01 February 2022, MVT 17:45

Veyvah, an inhabited island in the Meemu Atoll with a small population, is a tropical Shangri-la. Veyvah is nestled in the tranquillity of nature, with a community dedicated to ancient roots like Bodu Beru. Visiting Veyvah is made possible via picturesque transportation, to discover a culturally rich island. Island life is becoming more accessible; an opportunity to immerse in the local culture and 'belong.' Veyvah, an island in the Meemu Atoll's cocoon, provides this ethereal sensation of belonging.

The island offers a simple haven for intrepid travellers looking to unwind in the idyllic setting of island life. The people hustle about attending to their daily patterns from the crack of dawn till the sun sets in magnificent goodbyes. Delicious fragrances of locally sourced ingredients stirring up pots stream across as the women fuss over domestic responsibilities. The children go to school and learn about the world outside of their island. When they're not in school, they're usually educating themselves on how to live a full, curious, yet simple existence surrounded by palm fronds and bird songs.

Veyvah inhabitants' way of life exemplifies respect for tradition, which is one of the main reasons the island attracts visitors. The island's autonomy is based on shared ideals that the small population has practised for generations. The islanders have a special affinity for the traditional dance of Bodu Beru, which they perform frequently on celebratory occasions. Veyvah is a beautiful island to visit because of its simplicity and preservation of ancient traditions. Adding to ancestral attractions is the 400-year-old mosque, which complements the former.

In a line of islands sprinkled from north to south in covert atolls, it's the little gestures, the tiniest attention to detail, that makes an island stand out. The coir-rope strung Joali along your walkway, where you may read a book while enjoying the shade of a Neem tree, an invitation to a local's home to dine with their family, and riding out the swells of amazing waves are just a few of the absolutely imperfect things that make an island. In Veyvah, you can feel the charm that pervades the island in every direction.

It's reassuring to feel protected in a community that prioritizes humanity over all else. The Veyvah community welcomes visitors to their peaceful island in the same way that they would treat their family. Their community's nurture will refresh souls and provide nice memories to carry back. It's an island that's not only full of tropical terrain to explore or a wonderful ocean to kayak through, but also one that's full of friendliness. Veyvah is eager to join you in a local living experience that will broaden your horizons.

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