Maldives Airports Company Ltd has announced that it has set a Guinness World Record for its massive fireworks display that lit up the sky in Male' City and Addu City last night.
The fireworks display was launched as part of the celebrations to mark the inauguration of the new terminal at the country's biggest airport, Velana International Airport.
MACL said tonight that it had achieved a Guinness World Record for the most venues performing a simultaneous, choreographed fireworks display. It added that this historic achievement stands as a proud movement for the nation.
The record-setting event was organized by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and executed across multiple locations, including Malé, Hulhumalé, Villimalé, and Addu City.
The new terminal features 47 check-in counters, six self-service kiosks, 20 departure immigration counters, six boarding gates, and 12 aerobridges, and can accommodate and serve 7 million passengers annually.
The terminal, which replaces the original terminal opened in 1981, is designed to incorporate the natural beauty of the Maldives, drawing inspiration from the seascape and the shores. The architectural concept also pays tribute to traditional hirigaa (lime stone) carvings, showcasing the nation’s rich history, cultural identity, and Islamic heritage. The new terminal stands as a symbol of national progress.
