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Independence Day Celebrations Take Upturn With Minivan Ufaa Carnival

The 58th Independence Day celebrations in the Maldives were marked by the launch of the 'Minivan Ufaa' carnival by the Home Affairs Ministry on Saturday, attended by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed. The inaugural evening featured a drone show of over 300 drones and a 10-minute fireworks display, and the carnival will run through Thursday, 3 August 2023.

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  1. Sat 29 Jul
    The Home Affairs Ministry launched the Minivan Ufaa carnival for the 58th Independence Day, with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First … on Saturday only Maldives Republic The ongoing 58th Independence Day celebrations in the Maldives took an upturn on Saturday with the launch of a carnival under the name, “Minivan Ufaa”. Home Affairs Ministry kicked off the festival with a myriad of fun activities and games in the presence of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed.

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  2. Thu 3 Aug
    The Minivan Ufaa Carnival will run through Thursday, 3 August 2023. Thursday, 3 August 2023 only Maldives Republic newest The Minivan Ufaa Carnival will run through Thursday, 3 August 2023.

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  • over 300 drones in the inaugural drone show Maldives Republic The inaugural ceremony witnessed a remarkable drone show, with over 300 drones adorning the sky in a never-before-seen performance.

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  • 10 minutes duration of fireworks display Maldives Republic The evening sky was further illuminated by a display of fireworks that captivated the gathered audience for 10 minutes.

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  • 58th edition of Independence Day celebrated Maldives Republic The ongoing 58th Independence Day celebrations in the Maldives took an upturn on Saturday with the launch of a carnival under the name, “Minivan Ufaa”.

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