LUXURY TRAVEL 21
AN INVITATION TO ENGAGE WITH DEPTH AND INTENTION
Conceived not as a spectacle but as an experience of resonance and reflection, the Fari Islands Festival invites discerning guests to immerse themselves in a world of ideas and artistry. The 4-day programme has been thoughtfully composed to offer guests the opportunity to connect with contemporary thought leaders, creators and innovators in ways that are immersive, considered and wholly original.
Creative Artistry: Internationally celebrated poet Rupi Kaur will lead the festival’ s creative discourse, delivering a series of intimate readings and reflective dialogues that explore language, emotion and personal truth.
Body, Mind and Soul: The Bamford Experience, hosted by wellness expert CJ Jones-Leake alongside sustainability advocate and former professional athlete Anthony Mullally, offers a daily rhythm of grounding rituals, including breathwork, movement and integrative therapies.
Rupi Kaur( credit: Amrita Singh)
CJ Jones-Leake
Nature Amplified: National Geographic Explorer and shark scientist Gibbs Kuguru, in partnership with the Olive Ridley Project, leads a series of explorations designed to deepen awareness of the Maldives’ marine ecosystems. Through guided snorkelling trips, conservation workshops and reflective discussions, guests will be invited into a renewed relationship with the ocean.
Sonic Immersion: British DJ and creative force Kim Turnbull curates the island’ s sonic identity, shaping ambient soundscapes and live performances that align with the gentle cadence of the natural environment.
Culinary Exploration: Gastronomy becomes performance with Wagyu Mafia, whose celebrated Kobe beef ritual will be presented through a
Anthony Mullally
Nutmeg & Clove
limited series of curated dinners. Meanwhile, award-winning cocktail studio Nutmeg and Clove will reimagine the island’ s bar culture through sensorial storytelling and spirited artistry.
Gibbs Kuguru
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