The Maldives,
as lived.
A documentary of the Maldives, as lived by Maldivians across the years.
The moving archiveStories from
Enter the full archiveStories from
the Maldives
Step into island life through short films, portraits and traditions documented by Local Living.
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Traditional boatbuildingIn development
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Haaron Moosa is building a traditional sailing dhoni by hand in Thaa Kinbidhoo. Local Living will follow the work from the first timber to the launch.
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Every island holds a story.
Local Living is Ali Assadhu's ongoing film and photography project about the people, customs and working life of the Maldives. The archive began in Kinbidhoo in 2022.