To mark World Oceans Day, Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Sun Siyam Vil Reef organized a series of impactful activities aimed at promoting marine conservation and encouraging local community engagement. These events highlight the resort’s unwavering commitment to marine conservation and supporting the local community. In conjunction with Global Wellness Day, Sun Siyam Iru Veli entertained guests with an invigorating sunrise yoga session and an energizing sunset aqua aerobics session.
San Siyam Iru Veli: Sunrise Plogging and Visit to Bandidhoo Island
Sun Siyam Iru Veli kicked off the day with a unique beach clean-up event that combined a sunrise run with a beach clean-up to promote environmental protection and good health. Guests and staff worked together to collect trash along the beautiful shoreline, ensuring the beach remained clean and highlighting the importance of individual action to protect natural habitats.
Following the plugging activity, participants traveled to nearby Bandidhoo Island. The day’s agenda included a major beach clean-up, where volunteers joined forces with local residents to remove trash and restore the beauty of the island’s coast. The visit to Bandidhoo also featured exciting water sports activities, allowing participants to enjoy and connect with the ocean they work so hard to protect. A recycling competition was also held, where guests and locals reused waste in creative and educational ways. The competition not only showcased innovative recycling methods but also raised awareness about the importance of reducing our impact on the environment.
San Siyam Vilu Reef: Beach Clean-up, Water Sports and Art Competition on Meedhoo Island
At the same time, San Siyam Vil Reef organised a visit to nearby Meedhoo Island for an in-depth beach clean-up effort, in which resort guests, staff and the local community worked together to remove rubbish from the island’s shores and promote a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
The visit to Meedhoo also featured a range of watersports activities, allowing participants to enjoy the beauty of the ocean in a fun and engaging way while also realising the need to protect it. These activities fostered a deeper connection with the marine environment and highlighted the resort’s commitment to raising environmental awareness through fun experiences.
Additionally, San Siyam Viru Reef hosted an Ocean World Day art competition for local students on Meedhoo Island, encouraging young artists to express their creativity and raise awareness for marine conservation through art. The students’ works beautifully captured the essence of the ocean and highlighted the importance of protecting marine ecosystems. Prizes were awarded to the competition winners, further motivating young people to take an active role in protecting the environment.
San Siyam Iru Veli celebrates World Wellness Day with sunrise yoga and aqua aerobics
Sun Siyam Iru Veli celebrated Global Wellness Day with a series of invigorating activities aimed at promoting overall wellness. Guests began the day with a calming sunrise beach breathing exercise, followed by a rejuvenating Hatha Yoga session, both set against the tranquil backdrop of a Maldivian sunrise. The day concluded with an energizing aqua aerobics session at sunset, combining a fun, energetic workout with upbeat music in the resort’s pristine waters. General Manager Masdouk Saeed highlighted the resort’s commitment to wellness and its ongoing efforts to offer a diverse range of wellness programs and activities that will leave guests feeling both invigorated and relaxed.
Both Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Sun Siyam Vilu Reef are committed to environmental sustainability and local community engagement. Both resorts aim to inspire positive change and promote collective action to protect the world’s oceans.
“We are passionate about the ocean and committed to engaging with our local community. Through our World Oceans Day activities, we hope to inspire responsibility and care for the environment to ensure healthier oceans for future generations,” said Chaminda Upul, Sustainability Manager at San Siyam Resort.
