To show patriotism for one's island, these days one of the most widely used is swings that are hung in the lagoons of the Maldives.
The swings hung in the beautiful lagoons show the island's name with the word 'I love". Therefore, to show the symbol of love for the island that a person belongs to, pictures are taken in these swings and shared on social media. That is considered 'love' for the island.
Sea swings became most prevalent when a swing was hung in the lagoon of K.Gulhi with a board that says "I love Gulhi". Many visitors take pictures in that swing. Gulhi is an island that many tourists also visit and the swing is quite popular among them as well.
While those pictures of Gulhi have trended on social media tremendously, those kinds of swings are now hung in lagoons of the other islands of the Maldives. Rasdhoo is one such island and there are some other islands that have those kinds of beautiful and pleasant swings.
A swing hung in the lake of Thakandhoo with the initiative of some youth, has changed the trend of swings. It has brought happiness to many who went to the island in the year-end school holidays.
Many people have liked the pictures of Thakandhoo people taken on the swing hung in the lake that has been trending on social media.
Unlike sea swings, the swing that is hung in the lake that is rich in natural beauty has become very pleasant. It has brought an added pleasant look to the lake that is surrounded by mangroves.
The youth that did the work has made arrangements for boat rides in the lake. Thakandhoo citizens have not experienced this before. There is a hearsay that about a century ago Thakandhoo's sea vessels used to be anchored in the lake. That is when the weather condition becomes adverse and the sea gets rough. Years later, many people have got the chance to have boat rides in the lake with family and friends.
People from nearby islands as well visit Thakandhoo to enjoy the swing and to go on boat rides. Several people go to picnics near the lake every day with family and friends.
