Celebrate Lunar New Year at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa
Sunday 12th of January 2025
As the Lunar New Year draws near, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa is set to host a weeklong celebration from January 23 to 29, 2025. This year’s festivities, centered around the Year of the Snake, promise to be a time of renewal, growth, and wisdom, offering guests a chance to embrace new beginnings.
Guests can participate in nine exciting activities that blend tradition with luxury, making this an unforgettable cultural experience. Start with the DIY Fireworks Workshop, where guests will create colorful paper fireworks, later illuminated during a special ceremony to mark the New Year. Those looking to dive into traditional arts can enjoy a Chinese Calligraphy Class, where they’ll learn to write New Year wishes like “harmony” and “happiness” in beautiful brushstrokes.
For food lovers, the resort offers a Dim Sum Masterclass at Habitat, where guests will learn to make crystal dumplings and flavorful chicken buns, followed by a family-style lunch. The resort’s Sip Tea Lounge also offers a curated Chinese Tea Tasting, where guests can sample a range of teas, from smoky Lapsang Souchong to delicate Buddha’s Tears.
The Lunar celebrations continue with a selection of festive drinks and hot pot specialties. Hilton Maldives Amingiri’s resident mixologists have crafted cocktails like Lunar Bloom and Shanghai Glamour, using auspicious shades of red, gold, and orange. Guests can also indulge in traditional hot pot dishes at Aura Pool Bar, available through February 28, 2025, featuring set menus such as Mountain’s Bounty, Ocean’s Harvest, and Fields of Plenty.
For those eager to embrace Chinese traditions, the resort offers a chance to dress in traditional attire. Guests can try on satin cheongsams, Tang jackets, and hanfu suits at an immersive booth in Habitat, completing the experience with a complimentary photo session.
A highlight of the week is the arrival of the God of Prosperity, who will tour the island and greet guests. Visitors can write their wishes and hang them on the traditional wishing tree, adding to the festive atmosphere. The Lion Dance parade, another highlight of the celebrations, will take guests through the island in a lively, colorful display.
New Year’s Day culminates with sundowner cocktails and a sumptuous reunion dinner buffet at Beach Shack. This celebratory meal includes symbolic dishes like vegetarian Hokkien fried noodles for longevity, grilled fish with ginger and scallion for abundance, and golden spring rolls for prosperity.
Hilton Maldives Amingiri’s commitment to family-friendly celebrations continues with activities at the Krakengiri Kids’ Club, one of the largest in the Maldives. In addition to its regular programs, the kids’ club will host Chinese-themed workshops such as cherry blossom painting, Mandarin lessons, Chinese charades, and traditional dance.
For those seeking ultimate relaxation, the resort’s spa offers seasonal treatments designed to rejuvenate and refresh. The Goddess of Serenity Journey includes a body cleansing ritual, signature massage, and divine glow facial, while the Well-Groomed Gentleman experience focuses on a muscle melt massage, pedicure, and shave. Younger guests can enjoy the Cosmic Calm Experience, which features a mini glow facial, aromatherapy massage, and constellation meditation.
Hilton Maldives Amingiri also offers a Sleep Wellness menu, designed to help guests unwind and rejuvenate through calming massages, hammam rituals, or in-villa sessions that incorporate guided meditation and yoga.
This Lunar New Year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa invites guests to immerse themselves in a week of cultural celebration, delicious cuisine, and luxurious wellness treatments. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a moment of connection with loved ones, the resort’s festive offerings promise to make this year’s Lunar New Year truly special.
Bonus for Hilton Honors Members
Guests who are members of Hilton Honors®, Hilton’s guest-loyalty program, can enjoy exclusive benefits, including instant discounts, free Wi-Fi, and flexible payment options. Members booking directly on the resort’s website will also receive a special discount on their stay.