9th May 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KURUMBA MALDIVES – PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

On Friday 2nd May Kurumba Maldives proudly hosted the

fundraising event “Party with a Purpose”. This event was held for
the third year running in aid of 72 orphaned children residing at
“Kudakudhinge Hiyaa” located on Villingili island, as well as the
Education and Training Centre for Children (ETCC) in Maafushi
island with 37 children. Support from 10 different Maldivian
performers, many suppliers and partners contributed to raise
over US$20,000. The funds collected will be used to purchase
new kitchen and living equipment plus urgent consumable
supplies.

Local artists volunteered their time to perform Maldivian and

international tunes with bands, DJ’s and a Bodu Beru groups
performing for guests’ enjoyment. Performances took place at
the Water Sports Beach Stage between 3.30pm to 7.30 pm and
at the Beach Bar from 8pm until 12am. The musicians who
offered their time and joie de vivre were: The Woods, 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. Moreover invitees were able to enjoy some
watersports activities with the gracious cooperation of Extreme
Maldives.

The set up for the event would have not been possible without
the vital support of Event Maldives as well as a taskforce of 40
team members from Kurumba itself donating their time.

Local and foreign suppliers; Chef Middle East, Wrist,

Cosmopolitan, Lilly F&B, SIMDI Beverages, Grape Expectations
and MMI Maldives donated goods that were used as
refreshments and nourishment throughout the day, from which
all proceeds went to the cause.

The silent auction was graced this year with the tremendous
support of 18 resorts and 2 major airline carriers as sponsors.
This was conducted throughout the event with many guests
bidding for the following resorts and prizes:

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 afternoon and evening was a great success with many
locals, expatriates and senior business invitees plus Kurumba’s
in house guests joining in. There was non stop live
entertainment across the two venues and the day was blessed
with perfect weather to host such an event.

The Kudakudhinge Hiyaa orphanage, located on Villingili island

hosts children between the ages of 6 months and 21 years old.
This is a self-supporting service that requires help from the
community and industry in order to continue providing a caring,
safe and educational environment for these children.

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 yearly event and raise greater
funds for a good purpose.”

About Kurumba Maldives

The very first private island resort in the Maldives when it opened
its doors in 1972, Kurumba draws on its proud history, charismatic
character and heartfelt service, to offer compelling and diverse
experiences amid a stunning island setting.

Conveniently located just 10 minutes by speedboat from the

airport and 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

dignitary and Heads of State, including Indian Prime Minister Dr.
Manmohan Singh, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, and
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).

For further information contact sales@kurumba.com or one

of our PR agencies listed below.

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Russia
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