Indian Cultural Centre - Maldives

14/01/2026

Experience the magic of Indian blockbuster cinema as part of India Week Celebrations — a special complimentary film screening series with English subtitles at Schwacks Cinema, Hulhumalé, Greater Malé.
Join us and be part of an unforgettable cinematic journey that celebrates stories, spectacle, and the spirit of India. 🎬✨

Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

13/01/2026

Culture remains one of the strongest bridges between India and the Maldives, nurturing goodwill, friendship, and a shared sense of belonging across the seas.

In this spirit, the Director, Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), High Commission of India in Maldives, was pleased to meet the immensely popular Maldivian 2ofus fusion band, led by Mr. Ahmed Adhuham, to extend best wishes, share necessary briefings, and hand over important documents ahead of their departure to India.

The band will represent the Maldives at the 11th International Dance & Music Festival organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, performing across major cities in India.

Their journey reflects not only their musical excellence and growing global appeal, but also the deep-rooted cultural connections consistently fostered by ICC.

This marks the sixth Maldivian cultural delegation’s participation in International festivals/academic programmes of ICCR, facilitated by ICC under the High Commission of India in Maldives in the past fifteen months, reaffirming ICC’s sustained role in strengthening people-to-people ties through cultural exchange.

ICC, on behalf of the High Commission of India in Maldives, wishes the 2ofus team every success as they carry Maldivian rhythms and shared stories to Indian audiences.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
2 of Us
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts
National Centre for the Arts

12/01/2026

12/01/2026

The Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India in the Maldives, commemorated World Hindi Day on 11 January at the ICC, graced by Shri Kumar Gaurav, Deputy High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, who read out the remarks of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji on the occasion. In his address, the Deputy High Commissioner spoke about the linguistic and cultural affinities between Hindi and Dhivehi, and highlighted the role of Hindi in bridging cultural and linguistic divides across regions.

The event opened with the screening of a documentary tracing the origin and evolution of the Hindi language. This was followed by a vibrant presentation by the ICC’s teachers of Hindi, semi-classical dance, and vocal music, along with their students, featuring a seamless blend of theatrical dialogues, poetry recitation, dance performances, vocal renditions, and an interactive quiz on Hindi cinema, curated under the artistic direction of the Director ICC, Smt. Manjistha Mukherjee.

The programme also included the felicitation of participants from the winning quiz team and the first three prize winners of the Extempore Speech Competition held in September 2025 as part of the Hindi Diwas celebrations, who were awarded certificates and prize money.

In her concluding remarks, Director, ICC expressed gratitude to the audience for their presence, warmth, and unwavering support to the Centre. The celebration concluded with a networking dinner, bringing the evening to a cordial close.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
राजभाषा हिंदी

10/01/2026

07/01/2026

Join us as we unravel the magic of Hindi, a language that flows beyond words, binds hearts, builds bridges, and unites cultures across borders.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

06/01/2026

An evening of learning, partnership, and cultural harmony

The High Commission of India in Maldives marked a special evening on December 30, 2025 celebrating capacity building through the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, an initiative that has empowered professionals from over 160 countries, with a particularly meaningful impact in the Maldives. The event was honoured by the presence of the Chief Guest, H.E. Dr. Ali Haider Ahmed, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Labour & Skills Development, and offered insights into ITEC’s far-reaching contributions.

Adding a vibrant cultural touch, the Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Maldives presented Indo-Maldivian vocal and dance performances, reflecting our shared creativity, people-to-people connect, and the enduring friendship between India and the Maldives 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇻
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

22/12/2025

Orientation Session: Music Courses at Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Maldives

An Orientation Session for the new batch of students enrolling in classical and semi-classical vocal music and percussion was held on December 17, 2025 at the new premises of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the High Commission of India in Maldives. The session was conducted by Director, ICC.

Students were briefed on the Centre’s core values and expectations. Quality, a high standard of performance, and professionalism in conduct at all times, reflected through discipline, regularity and punctuality, were underscored as key priorities of the Centre. While all courses at ICC are offered on a complimentary basis to promote cultural friendship between India and Maldives, adherence to instructions and institutional decorum was emphasised as non-negotiable. It was reiterated that performance opportunities are extended only to committed and well-prepared students.

The structure of the music curriculum, with focus on voice training, rhythm, melody and musical understanding beyond mere performance, was outlined. Students were subsequently grouped into suitable batches based on their experience, interest and preferred timings, and guided through the registration process.

The session concluded with an interactive exchange, a brief lecture-cum-demonstration by the music teacher, and informal networking over refreshments.

Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

18/12/2025

RAAJJE — A Journey Back in Time | By Baachy

Raajje by artist Baachy presents a reflective glimpse into the Maldives of an earlier era through black-and-white mixed-media works based on rare archival photographs, many from the personal collection of his late father, Hassan Haleem. Marking 60 years of Maldivian Independence, the exhibition revisits moments and spaces that shaped the nation’s journey.

On behalf of the High Commission of India in the Maldives, Director, Indian Cultural Centre was honoured to receive a personal walkthrough of the exhibition by the artist. The Director found the exhibits deeply engaging, particularly the visual narratives of milestones such as the State Bank of India as the first bank in the Maldives, the first chartered aircraft, the earliest airport, the Palace, and the first maritime harbour, and appreciated how these historic photographs have been thoughtfully and exquisitely transformed into paintings...and was happy to discuss future collaborative projects.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

16/12/2025

Join us to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives as we commemorate the International Migrants Day, 2025 with a live musical concert by Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India in Maldives and a medical camp by Indian doctors!
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

15/12/2025

Director, Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India in Maldives was honoured to be part of the Certificate Award Ceremony for students of Maldivian Sign Language (Batch 4 & 5), organised by the Maldives Deaf Association on 12 December 2025, as Guest of Honour, an evening that celebrated resilience, learning and quiet courage.

Warm appreciation was expressed for the inspiring work of the Association under the leadership of Mr. Ahsan Abdul Rahman, and for Ms. Mariyam Fazni, whose dedicated service as a sign language expert has touched and transformed many lives. In her remarks, the Director reflected that every voice, spoken or signed, has the power to move the world, and reaffirmed ICC’s commitment under the High Commission of India to supporting the Deaf community through inclusive cultural programmes, logistical support and collaborative initiatives.

The organisers and students, in turn, warmly thanked the Director for her heartfelt words, sharing that they made them feel truly loved and included, and would remain a lasting source of encouragement on their journey towards empowerment.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

11/12/2025

The Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India in Maldives, had the honour of serving as the venue partner for MSPA’s Certificate Giving & Volunteer Recognition Event 2025, on December 7, 2025 marking the first programme hosted at the newly shifted ICC premises. Despite the ongoing transition, ICC extended its full support to Maldives Society of Performing Arts (MSPA) led by it’s Chairman Mr. Mohd Rasheed in recognition of its sustained service to the cultural sector of the Maldives.

In her address, the Director ICC reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to fostering collaboration with all cultural organisations in the Maldives. ICC also presented a curated cultural segment, featuring vocal presentations by India-based ICC teachers accompanied by senior students, and an elegant fusion performance by Ms. Nuha Naseer alongside the ICC dance teacher.

MSPA recognised numerous contributors and sponsors of the MSPA Filmfare Awards held earlier this year. ICC’s unwavering support under the High Commission of India in Maldives was formally recognised with a commemorative plaque, and Director ICC was also felicitated with a personalised certificate of appreciation for her role in strengthening Indo-Maldivian cultural friendship. Senior MSPA representatives and other cultural representatives noted that ICC’s continued support remains instrumental in enabling the creation of cultural success stories across the Maldives.

The evening concluded with a networking tea hosted by MSPA, bringing the event to a graceful close.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
India in Maldives (High Commission of India, Male)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
MSPA - Maldives Society for performing Arts
National Centre for the Arts