On a beautiful, slightly balmy December evening in Mumbai, the spirit of the Maldives arrived not by sea, but through culture, conversation and craft. I, Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, was invited to an intimate, thoughtfully curated soirée hosted by Sun Siyam Resorts, as the proudly Maldivian hospitality group brought its 35th anniversary celebrations to the city — marking a pivotal moment in its evolving global story.