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Centara Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives Celebrate Chinese National Day Holiday Week with Cultural Festivities Across Four Resorts

Centara Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of Chinese National Day Holiday Week across four of its exceptional Maldivian resorts: Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, and Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives. From late September to early October, each property presents a specially curated programme of cultural activities, wellness experiences, and dining highlights infused with festive flair.
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives
Nestled within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives is a haven of Thai-inspired hospitality and Maldivian allure, located a short speedboat ride from Malé. Known for its elegant villas, world-class dining, and lagoon-front setting, holistic wellness, the resort blends elegance with authenticity, making it ideal for families, couples, and travellers seeking a balance of relaxation and adventure.
This Chinese National Day Holiday Week, the resort presents a festive line-up of dining and entertainment, including authentic Chinese-themed dinners, poolside dim sum, and seafood feasts. Guests can also enjoy aqua aerobics, water polo, beach volleyball, creative craft sessions for children, and family-friendly games. Evenings come alive with cultural showcases, live music, karaoke, and cinema under the stars, creating a vibrant celebration in the heart of the Maldives.
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives is a family-focused resort where the spirit of discovery and play inspires every corner. With an underwater-themed waterpark, a lazy river, dedicated kids’ zones, and family-sized villas, the resort is designed as a tropical playground for travellers of all ages.
For Chinese National Day Holiday Week, the resort embraces the theme ‘A Holiday Full of Smiles’ with an extensive programme of cultural experiences and festive dining. Guests can start their mornings with a Chinese breakfast corner, while families enjoy creative workshops, scavenger hunts, beach games, and water polo. Special evenings include beachside family feasts, karaoke, themed buffet dinners, and open-air cinema under the stars. Longan cocktail hours, ice cream specials, and seafood platters add to the celebratory spirit, ensuring memorable moments for parents and children alike.
Machchafushi Island Resort And Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Part of The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives combines island serenity with authentic island charm. Surrounded by an award-winning, rich house reef and lush tropical gardens, the resort is a sanctuary for those seeking both cultural connection and natural beauty. With spacious villas, a tranquil spa, and a focus on sustainability, it offers a holistic escape.
From 28 September to 10 October, Machchafushi transforms into a festive hub with cultural programmes, family adventures, and wellness activities. Guests can take part in beach sunrise yoga, coral planting, kite-making, scavenger hunts, lantern workshops, and storytelling sessions. The culinary line-up features Asian street food nights, seafood BBQs, mooncake afternoon teas, and a floating lantern release under the full moon. Families will enjoy beach games, treasure hunts, and movie nights, while wellness seekers can indulge in daily spa workshops and exclusive treatments. This extensive programme ensures every guest finds their own rhythm of celebration.
Centara Ras Fushi Resort And Spa Maldives
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives is an adults-only retreat designed for couples and friends seeking serenity, romance, and vibrant social moments. Located just 20 minutes from Malé by speedboat, the resort features intimate beachfront and overwater villas, a renowned dive centre, and a wide selection of dining and bars, making it a favourite for those looking to blend relaxation with lively experiences.
On Chinese National Day, the resort presents a sophisticated celebration, featuring themed dining adorned with Chinese-inspired décor and a beach party under the stars with live entertainment. By blending cultural flavours with the resort’s adults-only ambience, Ras Fushi creates an intimate yet festive atmosphere, allowing guests to mark the holiday in style.