15 May 2014
Local artists, DJ's, bands and Bodu Beru groups volunteered to perform. The entertainment took place at the Water Sports Beach Stage and at the Beach Bar. The musicians who offered their time and joie de vivre were: The Wood, Def Note, Coral Band, Shimmering Light, Good Feelings, Pluck & Blow, Dhammaanu Bodu Beru, DJ Malik, DJ Ali as well as the Kurumba Bodu Beru team. Attendees were able to enjoy watersport activities with the gracious cooperation of Extreme Maldives
The event itself would have not been possible without the vital support of Event Maldives and a taskforce of 40 team members from Kurumba itself.
Our local and foreign suppliers; Chef Middle East, Wrist, Cosmopolitan, Lilly F&B, SIMDI Beverages, Grape Expectations and MMI Maldives, all donated refreshments throughout the day, the proceeds of which went to the cause.
We were graced this year with the tremendous support of 18 resorts and 2 major airline carriers to sponsor the Silent Auction, which was conducted throughout the event with many guests bidding prizes from: Velassaru, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Kanuhura, Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Shangri La's Villingili, Soneva Fushi, Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa, Niyama, Bandos, Jumeirah Vittaveli, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Chaayaa Lagoon Hakuraa Huraa, Holiday Inn Kandooma, Huvafen Fushi, Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef, Maalifushi by COMO, W Retreat & Spa, Kurumba Maldives, Veli Spa, Emirates Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
The event was a great success with many local, expatriate and senior business attendees as well as Kurumba's in-house guests joining in. The venues played host to nonstop live entertainment and the day was blessed with perfect weather.
Judit Rosa, Sales & Marketing Manager of Kurumba and organizer of the event stated: “This has been a highly successful event. We have been blessed and overwhelmed by the support of the local performers, suppliers and partners. Going forward, we intend to maintain this popular annual event and raise greater funds for a good purpose.
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About Kurumba Maldives
Kurumba was the very first private island resort in the Maldives when it opened its doors in 1972. Kurumba draws on its proud history, charismatic personality and heartfelt service, to offer compelling and diverse experiences amidst a stunning island setting.
Conveniently located just 10 minutes by speedboat from the airport at Malé, the resort offers nine distinct styles of accommodation, eight different restaurant outlets, as well a rich variety of recreation and entertainment activities suitable for honeymooners and families alike.
Over the years, Kurumba has played host to a variety of foreign dignitaries and Heads of State, including Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, and former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. It has also been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards, including Maldives Leading Hotel (World Travel Awards) in 2010 and 2011, and Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award for Best Service and Luxury (2013).
