When we celebrate 50th yrs of Tourism #Maldives it is sad that hard work of Fuvahmulah Pioneers
Creating the World renowned dive site at Fuvahmulah for the first time are neglected.
Among rewards making #LocalTourism trips to various islands are finding new local food preparations. Vitamins & minerals rich #Moringa ['Muranga'] in many islands hv numerous preparations; noted anew in #ShaviyaniAtoll that immature Moringa drumsticks have many tasty variations.
Tamarind [local name 'Helenbeli'] found in some islands is an edible condiment to add tasty sour tastes to cuisine. The vitamin rich trees are usually found on bigger islands. Enhances scenery and shaded areas of #Hulhudhuffaaru in beautiful #RaaAtoll. #HomeGrow#LocalTourism
Watermelons traditionally grown to provide much rehydration at sunset breakfasts in Ramazan. Farmer Maattey n family in #Hulhudhuffaaru notes that two farms of 5000sq ft covers all expenses fr the month; selling at Rf30 a kilo, a very competitive price #HomeGrow#LocalTourism
Heightened hopes fr #LocalTourism after awareness sessions n distribution of booklets on #GuestHouses and #Homestay; friendly n amicable welcome by key women and stakeholders enhancing natural beauty of "bigger-island" vistas in #Hulhudhuffaaru; amidst beautiful #RaaAtoll.
Features enhancing the natural "bigger-island" beauties of #Hulhudhuffaaru in #RaaAtoll are wide main roads evenly lined with tall coconut palms, every other house having a breadfruit tree and the profusion of yellow screwpine tropical fruit. '#LocalTourism#CommunityLivelihood
Discovered varied beauty and endearing features for a visitor; after #LocalTourism awareness sessions fr 25 key citiszens, distribution of booklets on #Homestay and #GuestHouses; and some effort to rectify certain key hospitalty attractive offerings #RaaAtoll#MaakurathuIsland