Boduberu

Boduberu (Dhivehi: ބޮޑުބެރު) is similar to some of the songs and dances found in east and south west Africa.

As the song reaches a crescendo, one or two dancers maintain the wild beat with their frantic movements ending in some cases in a trance.

Today, meaningful songs written in the local language Dhivehi are sung to the rhythm of Boduberu.

Today, Boduberu is an important item of entertainment at stage shows, special occasions, celebrations and festivals.

The bodu beru is a Maldivian drum, made of wood from coconut tree trunk, and often grouped in trios.