Ooredoo’s AI-Powered Calendar Brings Santhi Mariyambu to Life this Month
Photo: Ooredoo Maldives
As part of its groundbreaking Ooredoo Calendar 2025, Ooredoo Maldives unveiled Santhi Mariyambu as the featured character for the month of April—a captivating figure from Maldivian folklore, now reimagined through the power of artificial intelligence.
Santhi Mariyambu is a mysterious presence who is said to visit quietly in the night, trading stained, worn teeth for flawless, radiant ones. But her gift is reserved only for the obedient—serving as a haunting reminder of the consequences of idle gossip and restless tongues. Her tale, deeply rooted in local storytelling traditions, carries the weight of generations of wisdom.
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This April, chat with Santhi Mariyambu. Are you ready for her tales? #AIFuloaku
Chat now: https://t.co/u3x1q7Jbgu pic.twitter.com/WciAipbKwM— Ooredoo Maldives (@OoredooMaldives) April 1, 2025
Launched at the beginning of the year, the Ooredoo Calendar 2025 celebrates 12 legendary characters from Maldivian folklore, including beloved figures from timeless tales such as Foolhudhigu Handi and Safari Kaiydha. But this isn’t just any calendar—it’s an interactive AI-powered experience.
Each month, a new character is unlocked, allowing customers to chat directly with them through Ooredoo’s AI chatbot technology. These digital characters share stories, answer questions, and offer a unique window into the cultural imagination of the Maldives—making folklore more accessible, engaging, and relevant than ever before.
This initiative is part of Ooredoo’s continued vision of building a Digital Maldives, using innovative technology to preserve cultural heritage and foster meaningful connections across generations.
Chat with Santhi Mariyambu, explore her world, and rediscover the timeless magic of Maldivian storytelling: https://ore.do/aifolktales
