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Believed to have been introduced to the Maldives in the 11th century, this traditional drum is crafted from coconut wood and traditionally made with manta ray skin. Modern examples use goat skin.
Carved from a 2018 10 Rufiyaa banknote, the body of the drum has been reworked with pieces from around the world.
A typical Bodu Beru session features around 20 participants, with singers, drummers, and a small, often improvised, group of dancers.
It is a deeply significant piece of Maldivian culture, used to tell stories of history, patriotism, and daily island life, serving as a vibrant, rhythmic form of entertainment.
Believed to have been introduced to the Maldives in the 11th century, this traditional drum is crafted from coconut wood and traditionally made with manta ray skin. Modern examples use goat skin.
Carved from a 2018 10 Rufiyaa banknote, the body of the drum has been reworked with pieces from around the world.
A typical Bodu Beru session features around 20 participants, with singers, drummers, and a small, often improvised, group of dancers.
It is a deeply significant piece of Maldivian culture, used to tell stories of history, patriotism, and daily island life, serving as a vibrant, rhythmic form of entertainment.