Bolimalaafath Neshun is a famous folk
dance of Maldives. This dance performance is carried out by women. It
depicts the old tradition, when women used to offer presents to the
Sultan on special festive occasions like the Eid festival. Usually, the
gifts basket consists of the shells that are kept aside in a small
beautifully decorated vase called "Kurandi Malaafath". Read on
to know more about the Maldives Bolimalaafath Neshun folk dance.
In the Bolimalaafath Neshun folk dance of Maldives, a group of about 24
persons sing and dance to the beats of music. While dancing, they form
small groups of two, three, four or even six and step towards the Sultan
to present the "Kurandi". The songs act as an expression of
their sentiments.
Owing to the change in govt style from monarchy to republic in the year
1968, the old custom of offering gifts ceases to exist. But, the dance
performance is still prevalent. Infact, today also, it is one of the
most important dances carried out by Maldivian women.
