Fisherman's Day in the Maldives: 26-11-2007
Every December the Maldives celebrates Fisherman's Day, an important event in the cultural calendar of the island.
Emphasising the importance of fishing to Maldivan economy and community, the festival mainly involves eating some of the delicious fish.
Skipjack tuna and frigate mackerel are just a few of the delights available to visitors from an industry that is well known for its dolphin friendliness.
Skipjack tuna is still fished for by pole and line and the economy represents the second largest in the Maldives.
Tuna is the main catch and forms the bulk of the diet of the locals who set out at dawn to begin fishing.
Tourism on the islands has created many opportunities in the economy but this event is one of local tradition that will give holidaymakers a glimpse into the popular traditions and beliefs of the island's inhabitants.
Deriving mainly from Sri Lanka and southern India, the culture of the Maldives is quite diverse with Islam being the main religion.
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