Maldives resort ordered to remove ‘idols’
The president’s office cited “significant public sentiment against the installation of underwater sculptures.”
28 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
The Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has been ordered to remove sculptures from a newly built underwater art gallery in the resort’s lagoon.
“Upon receiving information that idols have been put up at Shaviyani Sirru Fenfushi, the president’s office has instructed the ministry of tourism to complete their removal by the end of tomorrow,” reads a statement issued Friday evening in the local Dhivehi language.
The ministry is working with the resort management to remove the statutes, it added.
In an English statement, the president’s office cited “significant public sentiment against the installation of underwater sculptures” at the high-end resort.
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