Taking the plunge: Record number of Maldivian women mark diving event
Diving is considered ‘dangerous’ and an activity for men, not women.
22 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
A record number of Maldivian women celebrated the fourth annual Women’s Dive Day on Saturday, pulling in more than 80 across two events.
The country attracts divers from around the world but Maldivian women face barriers to taking it up as a profession, or even a hobby, as it is considered ‘dangerous’ and an activity for men.
More than 50 certified female divers living in the Greater Malé area participated in an event organised by Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre, which aims to train more women.
One dive was at Lankan Manta Point, near Paradise Island Resort, and the other was at Back Faru, near Hulhumalé.
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