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Lhaviyani Turtle Festival 2018

The third annual Lhaviyani Turtle Festival was held on June 30 at Lh. Naifaru. The one-day festival brings together different NGOs, experts and volunteers who work in the environmental field to raise awareness about various issues, particularly turtle-related concerns. Some of the events in this year's festival included unique games for participants, visiting Naifaru Juvenile to learn about the turtles kept in rehabilitation, and releasing some of the turtles back into the wild.

A sign post by the Lhaviyani Velaa Beach, advocating against littering. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

A turtle kept in rehabilitation at the Naifaru Juvenile. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA/ THE EDITION

Rehabilitated turtles returning to the call of home. A large crowd had gathered to witness the sight. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA/ THE EDITION

Reusable bags made by participants of Lhaviyani Turtle Festival. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA/ THE EDITION

The main sponsor of the Lhaniyani Turtle Festival, Dhiraagu gave away their artistic reusable bags as part of their social responsibility campaign, "For the Oceans". PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

UNDP Resident Representative to the Maldives, Ms. Shoko Noda joined in releasing rehabilitated turtles back to the sea. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

Some of the turtles were released back to the sea after rehabilitation at the Naifaru Juvenile during the Lhaviyani Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

Students attending a presentation about some of the environmental issues. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

A sailfish made entirely from recycled materials by a participating group at the Lhaviyani Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

Maldivian Idol winner Azal (L) and second runnerup Maisha (R) attending the Lhaviyani Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

A Boduberu performance by Lh. Atoll Education Centre students at the opening ceremony of Lhaniyani Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

A performance at the opening ceremony of the annual Lhaviyani Turtle Festival held at Lh. Naifaru. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA/ THE EDITION

Crafts made from recycled materials on display at the Lhaviyani Turtle Festival 2018. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA/ THE EDITION

Turtle sustaining long-term injuries due to human pollution, now kept at rehabilitation centre till it can find a forever home. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

Entrance to the third Lhaviyani Turtle Fest. Numerous people from all over the atoll and capital Male' came to take part in this event. PHOTO: HAWWA AMAANY ABDULLA/ THE EDITION

Given a new lease on life by Naifaru Juvenile, the rehabilitated turtles return to the call of home. PHOTO: AMAANY ABDULLA / THE EDITION

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