The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) hosted the 'Maldives Culture and Food Festival' and a spectacular drone show at Central Park in Hulhumalé to welcome the new year. The festival, which ran from 8:00 p.m. to midnight on December 31, 2024, continues into January 1, 2025, with events scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Featuring cultural displays, food stalls, and family-friendly activities, the event was highlighted by a 15-minute drone show narrating a tourist's journey to the Maldives.