Angsana Velavaru rings in Lunar New Year with two-day island events
Angsana Velavaru invites guests to ring in the Lunar New Year with a two-day island celebration that draws inspiration from the values of togetherness, prosperity, and new beginnings. The event will take place on the 16th and 17th of February, celebrating the Year of the Horse. Located in a private lagoon in the South Nilandhe Atoll, Angsana Velavaru is a place where tradition seamlessly integrates with island living. The Lunar New Year celebration is carefully crafted to provide a balance between cultural significance and a relaxed celebration atmosphere, where guests of all ages can come together and share in the spirit of new beginnings.
The celebrations take place across the island with a variety of activities. Mornings are filled with water aerobics at Kuredhi Pool Bar and gentle encounters with the resident lovebirds of the island, while afternoons are filled with creativity through dumpling-making classes, flying kites along the beach, and friendly games of beach volleyball. Water lovers can look forward to snorkeling cruises, citizen-science reef excursions, and discover scuba diving experiences, which give guests a closer look at the resort’s marine ecosystem.
Evening activities are centered on indulgence and celebration. Guests can look forward to guided cocktail workshops, such as tropical arrack, rum, and mojito mixology, before gathering together for festive dining experiences that embody the spirit of abundance and togetherness. The activities include a Lunar New Year beach BBQ with special dishes, a banquet dinner with festive delights, and a gala night at Kuredhi Pool Bar with cultural performances, entertainment, and DJ sessions that go late into the night.
The role of families is also highlighted during the celebration, with children encouraged to participate in the Ranger’s Club for a children’s programme. The activities include festive craft workshops, nature walks, scavenger hunts, and hands-on experiences that take inspiration from the Lunar New Year celebrations, allowing children to be a part of the celebrations while families enjoy the programme at their own leisure.
Throughout the two-day celebration, the meaning of the Year of the Horse, which represents dynamism, movement, and positive energy, is incorporated into the island. From communal dining to ocean activities and alone time while watching kites fly high in the sky, the celebration is carefully crafted to mark new beginnings in a festive and effortless way.
