The island of Minicoy is famous for its boat-building tradition. Incidentally, this is where the Jahadhoni, a traditional race boat, originates from. In fact, during the annual National Minicoy Fest, skilled oarsmen from all over Lakshadweep compete in spectacular boat races.
The communities who live on the Amindivi and Laccadive group of islands share cultural similarities with communities living in the coastal regions of Kerala. Whereas the communities that reside in the Southern Minicoy Islands share cultural similarities with the native of The Maldives. They even share the same spoken language as Mahl.