InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort extends a warm invitation to guests and visitors for a carefully planned Lunar New Year celebration spanning four days, from February 16 to 19, 2026. The programme honours the Year of the Horse through a rich mix of cultural performances, distinctive dining, wellness practices, and engaging activities suitable for families.
Nestled within the scenic surroundings of Raa Atoll, the resort’s Lunar New Year festivities combine longstanding traditions with modern island hospitality, creating opportunities for shared connection, creative expression, and luxurious enjoyment across the multi-day event.
The programme opens on February 16 with a Lunar New Year Cocktail gathering at Café Umi Beach, leading into the resort’s signature Lunar New Year Gala Beach Dinner. This refined evening presents celebratory cuisine, freshly sourced seafood, and lively entertainment, highlighted by the Lion Dance and Fire Show performed under the Maldivian stars.
Food remains a cornerstone of the experience, with a selection of themed dining events and tastings crafted to capture the essence of the occasion. Key offerings include wine-paired dining explorations, a festive reunion dinner, a seafood-centric night at Fish Market, and an Asian BBQ pop-up buffet, each designed to bring people together in shared enjoyment of Lunar New Year traditions through cuisine.
Wellness forms an integral part of the schedule, with rejuvenating experiences aimed at promoting harmony and renewal. Guests may participate in signature spa treatments drawing from local heritage, immersive sound healing sessions, and invigorating fitness activities. A visiting integrative somatic practitioner will also be present throughout the period to guide mind-body wellness.
Daily entertainment and cultural showcases enrich the programme, featuring ribbon and fan dances, umbrella performances, fire shows, and a full day of Olympic-style island games open to participants of all ages. Children can join in dedicated creative workshops, festive crafting sessions, and outdoor pursuits, while those interested in art can attend resin art workshops conducted by the resort’s resident artist.
In addition to the core events, the resort provides relaxed seasonal touches available during the festive period, such as a signature Lunar New Year cocktail and shisha offerings at selected locations, enabling guests to savour the celebrations in a more leisurely manner.
Through its harmonious integration of cultural heritage, elevated dining, restorative wellness, and island-themed entertainment, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort’s Lunar New Year programme offers a deeply meaningful and unforgettable welcome to the Year of the Horse.
