Marching bands performed at various points along parade routes in Male' and Hulhumale' as part of Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday afternoon.
The performances received a strong response from members of the public who gathered to watch. Official events marking Republic Day included a formal march and related activities in the capital and on Hulhumale'.
The government has declared 12 November a public holiday for the occasion. Celebrations feature cultural and official elements across the greater Male' area.
Republic Day commemorates the establishment of the republic in the Maldives. Official ceremonies and public events are taking place throughout the day.
