Seven Maldivian children in talent show for autistic

Seven children from the Maldives have taken part in International Autistic Talent Gala 2016.

The purpose of the talent competition organized by the Hong Kong’s AnAn Group is to showcase the talent of autistic children to the world and support them. There are children from 22 countries across the world taking part in the talent show.

The seven children from Maldives taking part in the competition were selected by Malé Autism Center under the Maldives Autism Association, upon invitation. The Maldivian children are taking part in the special music category of the competition.

Online voting has now been opened with the songs from the seven children. Winners of the talent show are chosen from a percentage of Facebook votes and Judge’s marks. In the category, Maldivian children are ahead of the other children.

Voting closes on 7 September.

The children taking part in the talent competition are:

• Ahmed Nabeeh

• Aishath Easha Sobah

• Mariyam Eshal

• Lumaiha Adhil

• Adam Mahil

• Ahmed Nahyan Fisal

• Ayan Aal

The Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/maldivesautismassociation/photos/a.307001589375227.69077.140424029366318/1152625551479489/?type=3&theater) of the Maldives Autism Association thanked all who supported and voted to the students from the Maldives taking part in the show and encouraged those who have yet to cast their votes.

"For a small country like Maldives this is a great achievement. However we need more vote for our students to reach to the top. Therefore Maldives Autism Association would like to encourage all of you to vote for our student. You can vote from any device (Phone, Laptop, PC, iPad and tablets). However you can only vote for each candidate once from each device. Please continue voting to help these children make the Maldives proud. (Follow the links below to continue voting. Click like and then vote button to vote for each student.)” Their Facebook Page said.