Travel BlogJanuary 23, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake With Sun Siyam Resorts – A Spectacular Lunar New Year Across Five Stunning Properties
This Lunar New Year, Sun Siyam Resorts invites you to dive into a kaleidoscope of festivities across its breathtaking Maldivian properties. From January 27th to 31st, each resort comes alive with unique festivities, blending tradition, culture, and indulgence. Whether it’s dazzling fireworks displays, lively dragon and lion dance performances, sumptuous gala dinners, or soothing spa treatments inspired by Chinese traditions, guests of all ages are promised unforgettable moments. With every resort offering its own distinctive take on the celebrations, Sun Siyam Resorts ensures a truly memorable start to the Year of the Snake.
At Sun Siyam Iru Fushi the Lunar New Year comes alive with a week-long celebration from January 27th to 31st, featuring vibrant festivities and exclusive offers for all ages. The highlights include a dazzling Gala Dinner showcasing a lobster BBQ, live beachside music, traditional Chinese acrobatics, and a Red Envelope Raffle Draw. The excitement continues with a Premium Hot Pot Lunch, a lively beach party featuring a Lion Dance Show, and DJ Watte’s energetic beats, culminating in a breathtaking fireworks display. Younger visitors will be entertained with activities like Lunar Obstacle Games, Cookie Decoration, and the “Find the Fortune” Treasure Hunt. For those seeking relaxation, the resort presents a Lunar New Year Spa Special with 50% off selected treatments, along with adventure-packed excursion packages to mark the festive season.
At Sun Siyam Olhuveli, the Chinese New Year festivities promise a spectacular blend of culture, entertainment, and culinary delights on January 29th. Highlights include a vibrant Snake Parade, captivating live performances by renowned Chinese singer Zhu Jiayun, and a breathtaking fireworks show lighting up the night sky. Guests will also be mesmerized by the artistry of Zheng Bao’s magical Sichuan face-changing performance. A lavish New Year Gala Dinner on the beach rounds out the evening, featuring a fusion of international and oriental cuisines in a festive atmosphere.
Beyond the celebrations, the resort offers exclusive experiences, such as stingray-watching excursions and introductory scuba diving adventures. Guests can unwind with the “Bamboo Harmony” spa treatment, which blends traditional hand and bamboo massage techniques for a deeply rejuvenating experience
At Siyam World, Chinese New Year celebrations promise an unforgettable evening of cultural festivities and indulgence. Guests can enjoy a grand Gala Dinner at Baraabaru, featuring a mesmerizing Lion Dance performance by talented Chinese artists and live music from the resort’s band. After dinner, the excitement continues with a special Chinese New Year show, an energetic party, and a dazzling fireworks display to illuminate the night sky, making it a truly memorable celebration.
To complement the festivities, the resort offers the Yin & Yang Spa Packages, inspired by the ancient Chinese philosophy of balance and harmony that includes a rejuvenating 45-minute aromatherapy massage followed by a refreshing 30-minute honey cucumber facial.
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef invites guests to an enchanting Chinese New Year celebration filled with vibrant traditions and festivities. The evening begins with management cocktails featuring tea-based creations, dumpling stations, and popcorn, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance for Chinese guests. A mesmerizing lantern-lighting ceremony illuminates the night, followed by a grand gala dinner showcasing authentic Chinese cuisine, live cooking stations, unlimited bubbly, and a thrilling raffle draw. The celebrations continue into the night with lively DJ entertainment at the karaoke lounge, ensuring a festive and unforgettable start to the Lunar New Year.
At Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Chinese New Year festivities promise an unforgettable blend of tradition and luxury. Guests can look forward to receiving traditional red envelopes (hongbao), participating in an authentic tea ceremony, and indulging in a lavish Chinese New Year feast featuring iconic dishes such as Peking duck, spring rolls, and longevity noodles. The celebrations continue with a vibrant dragon dance on the beach, mesmerizing cultural performances like the lotus and white peacock dances, and a spectacular fireworks display to cap off the evening. Unique experiences include calming Tai Chi sessions, spa treatments inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a traditional Chinese hotpot served on the powdery beach. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by stunning decorative touches, including lanterns adorning the ocean villa jetty and photo points across the island, making Sun Siyam Iru Veli a perfect destination for the Year of the Snake.
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