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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

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Whisked by private speedboat from Malé, discover the charm of a Maldivian village on a private coral island in the turquoise sea. Palm-thatched pavilions and bungalows line the white sand, or rise above the crystal water. A spa on an island of its own offers soothing Asian secrets. Sunrise, sunshine and sunset paint the endless sky.
Location : Baa Atoll
Distance from airport : 96 Km
Transfer by Dhoni : n/a
Transfer by Speedboat: n/a
Transfer by Seaplane : 30 minutes
Number of rooms : 65 rooms
Credit Cards accepted :

 

Room Types

 

Thatched beach pavilions and bungalows line the white sand beach at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, while water bungalows are built on stilts over the lagoon. The Royal Beach Villa offers lavish, one-of-a-kind accommodations for guests. From their thatched roofs and timber latticework to the beautiful white stone walls, all the architectural details are constructed by local craftsmen using indigenous materials and techniques that date back centuries, to reflect a true sense of the Maldives.

Enhance your resort stay with a cruise on the Four Seasons Explorer, a private three-deck, 11-cabin catamaran that takes guests island-hopping, stargazing and diving in Four Seasons style. Our Maldivian resort at Landaa Giraavaru also makes an exciting complement to your experience on Kuda Huraa and your Four Seasons Explorer cruise.


Sunrise Water Bungalow
Sunset Water Bungalow
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Beach Pavilion with Pool
Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa
Sunrise Two-Bedroom Water Bungalow
Sunset Two-Bedroom Water Bungalow
Sunrise Navaranna Water Bungalow
Sunset Navaranna Water Bungalow
Explorer Suite
State Room


Sunrise Water Bungalow

Rising on stilts above the placid waters of the lagoon, with views that stretch across the sea, Sunrise Water Bungalows offer an atmosphere of delightful seclusion. Stunningly redesigned interiors step out to a private sundeck with stairs leading down to the turquoise lagoon.

Due to the unique nature of Water Bungalows, only children 11 years of age and above are welcome.

* Sunrise Water Bungalows offer a 39-square-metre (420-square-foot) sundeck. Steps lead down to the lagoon – a natural swimming pool – and a sea-level swim platform with outdoor swim shower. The sundeck is furnished with two chaises longues and a table and chairs for alfresco dining.
* In each bungalow, an entrance foyer leads to generously proportioned quarters, where picture windows frame unobstructed views of the ocean – from the comfortable seating as well as the pillow-like bed.
* The air-conditioned living area features a sofa, armchairs, plasma-screen television, DVD/CD player, an armoire with private bar, and a writing table.
* A dressing room enhances privacy and furnishes ample closet space.
* The spacious full bathroom features a twin vanity and a deep tub set beside a window overlooking the lagoon; a separate shower is accessible both from indoors and from the sundeck.

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Sunset Water Bungalow

Rising on stilts above the placid waters of the lagoon, with views that stretch across the sea, Sunset Water Bungalows offer an atmosphere of delightful seclusion. Stunningly redesigned interiors step out to a private sundeck with stairs leading down to the turquoise lagoon.

Due to the unique nature of Water Bungalows, only children 11 years of age and above are welcome.

* Sunset Water Bungalows offer a 39-square-metre (420-square-foot) sundeck. Steps lead down to the lagoon – a natural swimming pool – and a sea-level swim platform with outdoor swim shower. The sundeck is furnished with two chaises longues and a table and chairs for alfresco dining.
* In each bungalow, an entrance foyer leads to generously proportioned quarters, where picture windows frame unobstructed views of the ocean – from the comfortable seating as well as the pillow-like bed.
* The air-conditioned living area features a sofa, armchairs, plasma-screen television, DVD/CD player, an armoire with private bar, and a writing table.
* A dressing room enhances privacy and furnishes ample closet space.
* The spacious full bathroom features a twin vanity and a deep tub set beside a window overlooking the lagoon; a separate shower is accessible both from indoors and from the sundeck.



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Sunrise Beach Bungalow with Pool

Offering direct access to the pristine white sand beach, and now more spacious than ever before, Sunrise Beach Bungalows with Pool feature a deck with infinity-edge plunge pool and a shaded bale. Tropical foliage and mature palms create a garden setting.

* Sunrise Beach Bungalows with Pool include an expansive, 82-square-metre (882-square-foot) deck leading to the plunge pool, and sun loungers, a dining table and chairs for two.
* Redesigned to offer even more space for living and sleeping, these handsomely reappointed, air-conditioned bungalows feature a comfortable sofa and seating, plasma-screen television, DVD/CD player, writing desk and an armoire with private bar.
* A dressing room enhances privacy and offers ample closet space.
* The full bathroom, which includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower, both with courtyard views, leads to the private outdoor walled courtyard and exotic Maldivian open-air shower.


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Sunset Beach Bungalow with Pool

Offering direct access to the pristine white sand beach, and now more spacious than ever before, Sunset Beach Bungalows with Pool feature a deck with infinity-edge plunge pool and a shaded bale. Tropical foliage and mature palms create a garden setting.

* Sunset Beach Bungalows with Pool include an expansive, 82-square-metre (882-square-foot) deck leading to the plunge pool, and sun loungers, a dining table and chairs for two.
* Redesigned to offer even more space for living and sleeping, these handsomely reappointed, air-conditioned bungalows feature a comfortable sofa and seating, plasma-screen television, DVD/CD player, writing desk and an armoire with private bar.
* A dressing room enhances privacy and offers ample closet space.
* The full bathroom, which includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower, both with courtyard views, leads to the private outdoor walled courtyard and exotic Maldivian open-air shower.



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Beach Pavilion with Pool

Just steps from the ocean, Beach Pavilions with Pool offer elegant comfort, indoors and out. They feature a spacious deck with a sparkling new plunge pool and a shaded bale embracing views of the tropical greenery.

* Beach Pavilions with Pool offer direct access to the white sand beach.
* A large, 62-square-metre (667-square-foot) outdoor sundeck is complete with a private plunge pool and furnished with a daybed and comfortable seating.
* Elegantly renewed in every detail, the spacious, air-conditioned sleeping quarters feature upholstered chairs, flat-screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player, a writing desk, and armoire with private bar.
* The full bathroom, which includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower, both with courtyard views, leads to the private outdoor walled courtyard and exotic Maldivian open-air shower.



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Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa

Beautifully reimagined and reappointed from doorstep to rooftop, the expansive, Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa epitomises gracious beachside comfort for families and guests requiring extra space. A secluded oasis, it features lavish outdoor living quarters with a wooden deck, large plunge pool and shaded bale.

* Situated next to the white sand beach, the Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa features a suite-sized, 256 square metres (2,756 square feet) of outdoor space, all privately contained within a tropical oasis.
* A private sundeck surrounded by foliage features an extra-large plunge pool and bale, and is furnished with a wide selection of outdoor furnishings, including a shaded daybed and undholi (wooden swing).
* The air-conditioned indoor living area features a comfortable sofa and upholstered armchairs, a separate dining area, a plasma-screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player and an espresso machine.
* Large windows in living and sleeping spaces welcome in the Maldivian sunshine and ocean and lagoon views.
* Each air-conditioned bedroom has a dressing room with ample closet space, and a full bathroom with double vanity, deep soaking tub with courtyard views and access to the walled courtyard with its exotic garden shower; the master bathroom courtyard also offers its own outdoor whirlpool.



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Sunrise Two-Bedroom Water Bungalow

Enjoy unobstructed panoramas of sun, sea and sky from lavish Sunrise Two-Bedroom Water Bungalows. With additional spaces for indoor and outdoor living, they are perfect for families. Living areas and bedrooms all embrace views of the crystal blue water, and the tranquil, pristine lagoon is at your doorstep.

Due to the unique nature of Water Bungalows, only children 11 years of age and above are welcome.

* Sunrise Two-Bedroom Water Bungalows feature a 99-square-metre (1,065-square-foot) private deck, with steps leading to a lower swim platform with a swim shower and direct access to the sea.
* The sun deck offers chaises longues and a table for outdoor dining.
* Handsomely reappointed throughout, the air-conditioned indoor living area features teak floors, a comfortable sofa and upholstered seating, a plasma-screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player, writing desk, private bar and an espresso machine.
* Each air-conditioned bedroom features a private sitting area and flat-screen television.
* Dressing areas in each bedroom connect to a full bathroom, featuring a double vanity, deep soaking tub, with ocean view, and separate shower; the master bathroom is especially lavish and includes a bidet. A guest powder room is adjacent to the living area.


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Sunset Two-Bedroom Water Bungalow

Enjoy unobstructed panoramas of sun, sea and sky from lavish Sunset Two-Bedroom Water Bungalows. With additional spaces for indoor and outdoor living, they are perfect for families. Living areas and bedrooms all embrace views of the crystal blue water, and the tranquil, pristine lagoon is at your doorstep.

Due to the unique nature of Water Bungalows, only children 11 years of age and above are welcome.

* Sunset Two-Bedroom Water Bungalows feature a 99-square-metre (1,065-square-foot) private deck, with steps leading to a lower swim platform with a swim shower and direct access to the sea.
* The sun deck offers chaises longues and a table for outdoor dining.
* Handsomely reappointed throughout, the air-conditioned indoor living area features teak floors, a comfortable sofa and upholstered seating, a plasma-screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player, writing desk, private bar and an espresso machine.
* Each air-conditioned bedroom features a private sitting area and flat-screen television.
* Dressing areas in each bedroom connect to a full bathroom, featuring a double vanity, deep soaking tub, with ocean view, and separate shower; the master bathroom is especially lavish and includes a bidet. A guest powder room is adjacent to the living area.


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Sunrise Navaranna Water Bungalow

Sunrise Navaranna Water Bungalows "float" on stilts above the sapphire waters of the Indian Ocean, open to the endless horizon. These spacious one-bedroom quarters feature such luxurious details as two private sundecks ideal for sunbathing or for a dip in the crystal-clear waters.

Due to the unique nature of Water Bungalows, only children 11 years of age and above are welcome.

* Sunrise Navaranna Water Bungalows feature generously proportioned interiors and 55 square metres (592 square feet) of outdoor space, commanding views of the ocean from all sides.
* Two decks, complete with sun loungers, each have steps leading down to the lagoon, a swim platform and outdoor swim shower.
* Handsomely reappointed throughout, the comfortable, air-conditioned living area is accented by teak floors, stuccoed walls and large windows facing the sea. Additional amenities include a daybed and upholstered seating, an espresso machine, plasma-screen television, full stereo system and DVD/CD player.
* The air-conditioned bedroom offers a supremely comfortable king bed, plasma-screen television, and lounge seating; it also includes a dressing room, and connects to its own furnished private sundeck.
* The bright, spacious full bathroom overlooks the lagoon and offers a double vanity, deep soaking tub and separate shower; a guest powder room with shower is located off the living area.

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Sunset Navaranna Water Bungalow

Sunset Navaranna Water Bungalows "float" on stilts above the sapphire waters of the Indian Ocean, open to the endless horizon. These spacious one-bedroom quarters feature such luxurious details as two private sundecks ideal for sunbathing or for a dip in the crystal-clear waters.

Due to the unique nature of Water Bungalows, only children 11 years of age and above are welcome.

* Sunset Navaranna Water Bungalows feature generously proportioned interiors and 55 square metres (592 square feet) of outdoor space, commanding views of the ocean from all sides.
* Two decks, complete with sun loungers, each have steps leading down to the lagoon, a swim platform and outdoor swim shower.
* Handsomely reappointed throughout, the comfortable, air-conditioned living area is accented by teak floors, stuccoed walls and large windows facing the sea. Additional amenities include a daybed and upholstered seating, an espresso machine, plasma-screen television, full stereo system and DVD/CD player.
* The air-conditioned bedroom offers a supremely comfortable king bed, plasma-screen television, and lounge seating; it also includes a dressing room, and connects to its own furnished private sundeck.
* The bright, spacious full bathroom overlooks the lagoon and offers a double vanity, deep soaking tub and separate shower; a guest powder room with shower is located off the living area.


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Explorer Suite
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The Four Seasons Explorer offers a unique cruise experience for those who enjoy their privacy and are seeking a holiday that takes them beyond the normal beach escape. The elegant Explorer Suite on this three-deck catamaran features expansive panoramic windows to take advantage of the spectacular scenery.

* The suite features both a king bed and a daybed and includes an indoor dining area, plus a couch, writing desk, refrigerated private bar, DVD and CD players, telephone and in-cabin safe.
* Other on-board amenities include a fully equipped PADI dive centre with Nitrox, a stargazing telescope, massage by a qualified massage therapist and laundry service.
* The ensuite bathroom features a full bathtub, separate shower, WC and vanity.

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State Room
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Four Seasons Explorer, a luxurious 11-cabin catamaran, takes you island-hopping and exploring in inimitable Four Seasons style. All State Rooms are bright and airy, with large port windows.

* All cabins are air-conditioned and offer one king or two twin beds, plus a couch, writing desk, DVD and CD players, refrigerated private bar, telephone and in-cabin safe.
* Other onboard amenities include a fully equipped PADI dive centre with Nitrox, a stargazing telescope, massage by a qualified massage therapist and laundry service.
* The ensuite bathroom features a tub/shower combination, WC and vanity.


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Wine and Dine


Baraabaru
Reef Club
Café Huraa
Sunset Lounge
Poolside Bar
In-Bangalow Dining

Baraabaru

An elegant dinner at Baraabaru is a memorable affair. Guests may choose to dine in the restaurant's brightly coloured interiors, on the spectacular deck above the waters or in a private dining gazebo. The open kitchen features an open tandoori bar, where guests can watch as the chefs prepare fine Indian cuisine. The food is complemented by a wine list chosen to suit the tropics, with an emphasis on light wines and champagnes. Seats 48 indoors, 40 outdoors, 5 at the tandoori bar and 4 in the gazebo.

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Reef Club

Reef Club is the perfect spot to savour classic Italian fare featuring fresh seafoods, pizzas and grilled meats. Guests can dine al fresco on the ocean-side deck or in the thatched roof pavilion; a free-standing bar is ideal for sundowners. Seats 40 indoors, 40 on the deck, 16 in the courtyard and 9 at the bar.

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Café Huraa

An open-sided Maldivian-style thatched-roof pavilion facing the free-form swimming pool and lagoon, Café Huraa offers indoor and outdoor dining in an exotic tropical setting.

A sumptuous breakfast buffet has something for everyone – fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats and vegetables and a made-to-order omelette station.

The lunch menu offers a generous mix of popular dishes from East and West, featuring crisp salads, tasty sandwiches and a variety of innovative and creative meat and seafood choices.

Dinner at Café Huraa is a fun experience. Every evening, guests can enjoy family-style Asian fare featuring a taste of traditional curries, wok-prepared noodles and fresh vegetables, as well as a selection of mouth-watering seafoods. An exclusive wine cellar offers fine wines from around the world. Seats 80 indoors, 24 outdoors.

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Sunset Lounge
For many guests, the evening begins at the Sunset Lounge, for enjoying the glorious sunset while sipping creative cocktails. This open-air pavilion adjoins the reception area and overlooks the jetty and spa. Piped-in music complements the relaxed mood, while a tantalising selection of tropical cocktails is offered till the early hours. Seats 28 indoors, 23 outdoors and 12 at the bar.

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Poolside Bar
The Poolside Bar, built into the main swimming pool, is a popular place to celebrate an invigorating dive or simply relax in the warmth of the midday sun. Tropical drinks and a light snack menu are available throughout the day.

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In-Bungalow Dining

In-Bungalow Dining at Four Seasons is a fine-dining experience within the comfort and convenience of your bungalow, villa or suite. Choose from an extensive menu throughout the day, featuring western and Asian favourites.


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Services and Activities

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The Gym is a state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, full-length mirrors, surround-sound music system, fitness equipment and the latest cardiovascular machines with individual flat-screen televisions.

With an infinity edge that seems to merge with the blue horizon, our freshwater swimming pool is one of the largest in the Maldives. Surrounded by a large sun deck, it features chaises longues for comfortable lounging. Attendants are ready to provide a fresh towel or a cooling spritz of mist. Pool service and a swim-up bar provides refreshments.

The Water Sports Centre offers a wide range of group and individual activities to suit all age groups and interests. Non-motorised activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and catamaran sailing are complimentary. Motorised activities such as water skiing, parasailing, banana boating and fun tubes are available for an applicable charge.

At the PADI-licensed Dive Centre, a team of experienced, multilingual dive instructors are ready to explore the area's excellent dive sites with you. There is also a dedicated surf school with professional surf instructors, which offers escorted surf sessions and clinics for experienced surfers as well as lessons for beginners.


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Diving

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Maldives is known internationally as one of the world’s best dive destinations. A large number of excellent dive sites, including marine-protected sites, are located near the Resort and transfers are carried out by specially equipped dive dhonis. The Resort operates its own Dive Centre, licensed by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). A multilingual team of dive instructors offers courses for beginners and advanced divers, as well as leading daily dive trips. Underwater photography and videography services are also available.
Orientation dive

You are required to participate in an orientation dive before engaging in boat diving activities if you have not been diving within the last three months and/or have fewer than 30 logged dives. Orientation dives are conducted daily at in the lagoon. Please present your certification card and log book when you register for diving.

All divers are advised to refrain from diving 12 hours after or 24 hours before international flights. A medical questionnaire must be completed prior to your first dive at either one of our Four Seasons Maldives resorts. Depending on your responses to the questionnaire, you may be required to pass a complimentary medical examination with our doctor.
Diving for beginners

Discover scuba diving

Experience the thrill of diving under the close supervision of our PADI instructor. This three-hour course consists of a theory briefing and a confined water session up to 12 metres (40 feet). Participants in this course must be over 12 years old.
Scuba Diver Certification

If you would eventually like to attain PADI certification but do not want to invest four days of your vacation, the Scuba Diver Certification is the best way to get started. Over 1.5 days, you will complete a series of theory courses, three confined water dives and two ocean dives and will receive credit towards the completion of the PADI Open Water Certification Course. This certification also qualifies you to dive under the supervision of a dive professional to a depth of 12 metres (40 feet). Participants must be at least 12 years old and must be able to swim.


Open Water Certification Course

PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)courses are offered in Japanese, German, Russian, French and English. The Open Water Certification Course consists of four days of training in theory and practice. Upon successful completion, a PADI Open Water certificate will be issued which opens the door to endless adventures in diving.
For certified divers

Morning dive

Every morning from 8:30 am to around 1:00 pm, our dive boats take you on a two-tank dive to explore one of our dive sites. Refreshments of fruit and water are served during surface intervals.
Afternoon dive

Every afternoon at 2:30 pm, our dive boats take you on a one-tank dive to explore two sites.


Night dive

These dives are for experienced divers, specialists in night diving or divers with proof of previous night diving experience. By request only.


Adventure dive

Several times a week, the Dive Centre arranges adventure dives for the more experienced divers. These typically include deep navigation photography and/or a drift dive.


Housereef dive

The housereef is located approximately 500 metres (1,640 feet) from our Dive Centre. By request only.


Full-day safari

This full-day excursion gives you the chance to see some of our distant dive sites in the South Malé Atoll. Enjoy a three-tank dive and a picnic lunch. Transportation is provided by dhoni or speedboat. This is a private excursion and is available by request only.
For advanced divers

Adventure diver course

This is a one-day, three-dive course that includes three adventure dives.
Advanced open water diver course

For those interested in expanding their dive horizons, this course dedicates more time to diving and involves less time in the classroom. This is a two-day course with five adventure dives, including a mandatory deep dive and navigation dive.
Enriched air diver (EANx) course

Don't miss the opportunity to obtain a Nitrox certification in two days. To enrol, you must be at least 15 years old with an Open Water Diver certification or have qualifying certification from another training organisation.


Specialty courses

Enhance your diving skills and knowledge with our specialty courses – boat dive, underwater naturalist diver, multi-level diver, drift diver, night diver, deep diver, search and recovery and many others.
For children

Bubblemaker experience

Join us at the swimming pool as our team of experienced instructors guides you through the steps to exploring the underwater world. All participants must be physically fit and able to swim. The bubblemaker experience is for children between 8 and 12 years of age.

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Spa

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Most island resorts have their own spa. The Island Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has its own island. In this serene hideaway within a hideaway, you can feel as one with the ocean. Let the gentle rhythms of the earth soothe your senses, allowing cares and tensions to dissolve and wash away.

Sail in a wooden dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) across the lagoon to the island. There, luxuriate in one of seven thatched spa pavilions that are positioned over the water, open to the ocean breezes and panoramic vistas of endless blue sky and sea. Each treatment pavilion features a viewing port in the deck so that guests enjoying a massage can contemplate the aquatic playground below.

Just as the Maldives is a world blend of cultures, from Indian to Arabic, the design of the Island Spa captures an authentic sense of place. Asian-inspired, innovative treatments rejuvenate in facilities complete with invigorating Vichy showers and oversized deep soaking tubs. Indigenous treatments pay tribute to the restorative power of marine nutrients and celebrate the therapeutic effects of aromatic oils and spices.

Yoga pavilion
An open-air yoga and meditation platform faces the boundless ocean, inspiring those who practise the ancient ritual to find mental, physical and emotional balance. The Resort’s resident yogi invites you to private training sessions, customised to individual liking and needs:

  • Asanas – body positions
  • Pranayama – breathing techniques
  • Dhayan – concentration techniques
  • Yoga nidra – relaxation techniques

* Massages

* Body treatments

* Island spa rituals

* Facial treatments

* Salon services

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