Festive Season 2025–26: A Simple Story.. through Foo’s eyes

Some stories are not written.
They are woven, passed down, and felt in the bones.

This festive season, step into “A Simple Story – Through Foo’s Eyes” at Oaga Art Resort.
An immersive journey through the Maldives as seen by Foo — the island’s quiet curator, a playful, poetic soul who has lived through every era of Maldivian history. Foo notices beauty in the smallest of details, reminding us that the most powerful stories are often the simplest.

Through Foo’s lens, this season unfolds as a living gallery of tradition, curiosity, and celebration, where every note, flavor, and ritual becomes part of the tale.

What is “A Simple Story – Through Foo’s Eyes”?

It’s more than a festive program — it’s a shift in perspective.
Foo invites you to see the Maldives as it has always been: warm, soulful, and alive with rhythm. This celebration isn’t about reinventing, but about revealing what has always been here — the generosity of island homes, the poetry of the everyday, and the joy of sharing stories beneath moonlit skies.

A Festive Tale of Tradition and Wonder

• Celebrate with Soul: Every gathering is rooted in Maldivian artistry, music, and spirit, offering guests an authentic sense of belonging.
• Cultural Immersion: From craft rituals to island storytelling, this season unfolds like a mosaic of living traditions.
• Meaningful Energy: The pulse of the festive season remains — only now, it resonates deeper, transforming excitement into something unforgettable.

Highlights of the Holiday Season

Locally Rooted Experiences

• A 100% Maldivian entertainment lineup, alive with boduberu, drums, and rhythm.
• “Voyage Around Maldives” cart hosted by island mothers, sharing flavors and stories from their homes.
• Hands-on cultural workshops in kasabu gethun (embroidery), roanu veshun (rope weaving), and thundu kunaa (mat weaving).
• Sunset poetry, island rituals, and surprise flash performances curated with Kiyavahi artists.
• A botanical Christmas tree crafted from plants and vines of the island.
• And Foo — quietly guiding it all, appearing in unexpected ways.

Celebrations with Depth

• Theatrical dining journeys woven with storytelling and movement.
• Curated musical nights where rhythm and culture meet festivity.
• High-impact boduberu and fire-led performances that feel ancient and primal.
• Art-led shows and creative rituals that build anticipation as the season unfolds.

The Shift is in Perspective – Not in Pulse

At Oaga, festive energy doesn’t disappear — it deepens.
This is not about loud-for-the-sake-of-loud. Instead, it’s meaningful intensity: moments that draw you in, stir emotion, and leave lasting memories.

From primal drumbeats to poetic performances, from soulful gatherings to celebratory feasts — the pulse of the season remains. Only this time, it beats with Maldivian soul, creative surprise, and timeless wonder.