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Laamu Turtle Festival 2018

The third annual Laamu Turtle Festival was hosted at L.Maabaidhoo on September 1, 2018. The one-day event brought together people from all over the atoll, to show their support for the protection of sea turtles in Maldives. The festival focused on raising awareness amongst local communities and visitors about threats faced by endangered turtles, the importance of marine life protection, and what can be done on both individual and community levels to ensure their safety. The event also featured exciting games for children and special performances by all 13 schools in Laamu Atoll.

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Colourful creations made by students displayed at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: The entrance to the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Local boduberu group K Bola hypes up the crowds at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Chief Guest Zoona Naseem gives a speech at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: A staff of Six Senses Laamu hosts the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Students show off the reusable water bottles they received from Six Senses Laamu at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Chief Guest Zoona Naseem (L-2) pose with festival-goers at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Blue Marine Foundation's stall at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Students before performing a traditional dance at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Students pictured at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: A child at the face painting stall at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Students give a performance at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: One of the activity stalls at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Manta Trust stall at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: A map of Laamu Atoll made from discarded water bottle caps, at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: One of the activity spots at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L.Maabaidhoo : A student poses with her prop before a performance at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: One of the cratfty creations made by students at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Empty plastic bottles gathered at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018, advocating against plastic pollution. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

September 1, 2018, L. Maabaidhoo: Local boduberu group K Bola hype up the crowds at the Laamu Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

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