Plastic palms placed on Malé streets in rush to prepare for independence day
Plastic palm trees have been placed on Malé’s streets and several areas at Male’s waterfront have been closed off as the government rushes to complete major renovation projects including a new official jetty and a musical water fountain at the Republic Square before July 26.
13 Jul 2015, 9:25 PM
Ismail Humaam Hamid
Additional reporting by Zaheena Rasheed
Plastic palm trees have been placed on Malé’s streets and several areas at Male’s waterfront have been closed off as the government rushes to complete major renovation projects including a new official jetty and a musical water fountain at the Republic Square before July 26.
Grand celebrations are expected on July 26 as the Maldives marks the golden jubilee of independence from the British.
The plastic palm trees will be strung with lights, says the home ministry.
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