Vakkaru Maldives hosts Charity Dinner to raise funds for Australian bushfire crisis


Maldives
PUBLISHED January 14, 2020

Vakkaru Maldives pledged its support to the Australian bushfire crisis through a charity dinner hosted on 11th January 2020. All proceeds will be donated to WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services to ensure that the native fauna affected by the bushfire are receiving the best of care.

Vakkarus General Manager, Nicholas Mason said: "Were located in a UNESCO biosphere reserve here in the Baa Atoll, so we understand the importance and fragility of healthy ecosystems. Its heartbreaking to see so many injured animals and such widespread loss of life and natural habitat."

Guests were invited to an Australian-themed dinner at Vakku Grill. The set menu dinner was inspired by the countrys food culture, using an array of produce and supplies from Australia and the Maldives curated by General Manager Nicholas Mason, Executive Chef Prasong Taochan and Sommelier Stefanie Wiesner.

The menu items included braised pork belly with vegemite sauce, grilled Australian black angus beef tenderloin and Tasmanian salmon couscous and chai cake for the main course as well as choices of pavlova and lamington for the dessert.

Lying within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru Maldives is a secluded reef island blessed with timeless ocean views, powder soft, brilliant white sands, deep blue holes and house reef with unique marine biodiversity. A scenic 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport transport you into this idyllic paradise intuitively designed for guests seeking timeless experiences.


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