CORAL, CANVAS AND CERAMICS: PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDSCELEBRATES WORLD OCEAN DAY 2023 WITH CRAFT AND CARE
Standard bearer for Maldives marine conservation propagates ‘oceans
first’ ethos through collaborative art projects and local schools outreach
Unwavering in its pursuit of perpetuality, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
embraced the opportunity to engage guests and local community alikewith an inspiring World Ocean Day programme encompassing handson conservation workshops, ocean-themed facepainting, and thoughtprovoking collaborative art projects.
Patina Hotels & Resorts’ passion for nurturing next-gen sustainablevalues in tomorrow’s travellers was in evidence at the local school onneighbouring island Gaafaru, as the resort’s aptly named resident marine
biologist Oshin Christopher led a coral ceramics workshop. The schoolkids
discovered how Patina Maldives and its ceramic tableware partner, Kevala
Ceramics, successfully innovated handmade ceramic frames as a natural
alternative for coral propagation, before making their own to be added to
the 60+ ceramic frames and 70+ ceramic structures already planted into
the resort’s house reef to date.
Back at Patina Maldives’ pioneering children’s centre, Footprints - a placeof discovery and inspiration powered entirely by Swimsol marine solar
panels – younger resort guests took up a World Ocean Day poster-making
challenge, using paints and marine cut-outs to fill a giant canvas withheartfelt slogans and moving depictions of the marine environment.

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https://patinahotels.com/maldives-fari-islands@patinamaldives@patinamaldivesOlder guests meanwhile were invited to take part in a collaborative art
project, using pieces of recovered marine plastics, ghost gear and otherrecycled materials to transform a wire framework into a striking sculptureof a sea turtle. While this transformation took shape, the resort’s marine
biology team gave a World Ocean Day presentation; kids enjoyed marine
animal facepainting - complete with a photobooth to capture their newlooks; and a special ocean-themed high tea and drinks were served.
As the sun set on World Ocean Day 2023, the kids’ giant canvas andthe turtle sculpture were carefully relocated for display as a permeant,continually evolving installation in the resort’s Fari Marina Village, that will
invite guests to contribute to its evolution with their own marine plasticand ghost gear finds. The sculpture will serve as a perpetual reminder ofthe urgent need to protect and restore our blue planet, and a testament towhat can be achieved through collective action.
Rates at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands start from USD1,552 (approx.
GBP1,245) per night based on two adults sharing a One Bedroom Pool
Villa in June 2023, excluding tax and service.
Receive 25 per cent off villa accommodation with the ‘Summers at Patina
Maldives’ package, plus complimentary half board, return airport boattransfers for stays of four consecutive nights or more, and complimentary
Guest Benefits. Stay must be booked 30 days in advance. Terms andconditions apply. To book visit patinahotels.com/maldives-fari-islands,
email reservations.maldives@patinahotels.com or tel. +960 4000 555.
Part of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) DISCOVERY loyalty programme,
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands recently enhanced its offering so that
PATINA DISCOVERY members at all levels can now expect even more VIP
recognition, rewards and access to members-only experiences.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:ABOUT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship property fromsophisticated new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts, the latest hospitality
concept by Capella Hotel Group. Designed by renowned Brazilian architect
Marcio Kogan, Patina Maldives offers 90 contemporary one- to three-bedroom
Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari Studios, all of which embody
a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation. Set in the Fari Islands archipelago
in North Malé Atoll, guests can immerse themselves in a new expression ofisland life through thoughtful tailor-made wellness journeys, interactive musicprogrammes, captivating culinary experiences, and bask in the light-filledAmarta, a James Turrell Skyspace pavilion — all while embracing the vibrantsocial scene that emanates from the destination’s communal heart: the Fari
Marina Village and Fari Beach Club.

ABOUT PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS

Patina Hotels & Resorts is the latest hospitality concept from Capella HotelGroup. Born out of guests’ desire to honour individuality, Patina appeals toa new generation of travellers who seek deeper connections with themselves
and the world around them. The human-centred design flows with thenatural modes people are in, gently and intuitively providing for each guest’s
individual needs, ensuring that no two stays are exactly the same. A five-star,sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands was the first launch,with further properties in Osaka and Sanya also in development. Patina Hotels& Resorts is a member partner of DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme
representing a collection of 40 independent hotel brands over 100 countries
worldwide

ABOUT FARI ISLANDS

Fari Islands is an elevated Maldivian resort experience that celebrates nature,
craft and connection. A Pontiac Land Group development anchored by three
world-class hospitality brands, Fari Islands is located in the North Malé Atoll
within the Maldives, a 50-minute luxury boat transfer from Malé International
Airport. The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village,
built around a vibrant Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection ofhandpicked, upscale food and beverage options. Spaces have been masterfullydesigned by renowned architects from Studio MK27 (by Marcio Kogan), Kengo
Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bring about a delicate balanceof serene and social. One of the islands is home to a thoughtful hospitality
campus; Fari Campus is a dedicated island for staff with a focus on community,education, and engagement, and is the first of its kind in the Maldives.

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