President Mohamed Nasheed has said that protection of heritage was important for nation building. He made this statement while speaking at the function held last evening to inaugurate the “Kalaafaanu Memorial Project”. He added that understanding, preserving and managing our heritage were essential for our efforts to build our nation.
In his speech, the President spoke on the life of Sultan Kalaafaanu and the historical significance of the manuscripts on Kalaafaanu.
He said during the 400 years since the assassination of Sultan Kalaafaanu, his mausoleum in Hagngnaameedhoo has become a very important part of Maldivian life. He further said that the even though three dynasties ruled the Maldives after the Utheemu Dynasty, people’s respect for former kings did not change.
At the function, the President also launched a book on Sultan Kalaafaanu.
President Nasheed arrived in Malé today, after concluding his visit to Hagngnaameedhoo.
