From today the temporary exposition of the Omani Craft Industries closed the doors. At the same time the objects were given a permanent place in the Suq from the Salalah Gardens Mall. Five windows give the potential buyer an overview of the Omani traditional handicraft with accent on the Dhofar Craft industries. The objects can be … Continue reading
Sardine fishing and Taqah are cultural connected with one another. Fishing was and is still not only a source of income, it is also linked with traditional songs and music, meaning it is a lifestyle. The tenth edition of the 2nd Taqah Festival in the east of Salalah in Dhofar, made this very clear. Tomorrow, … Continue reading
Sea and sand played a main role in the ninth edition of the 2nd Taqah Festival in the east of Salalah. Sportiveness and creativity were in the focus. 102 participants took part in a friendly 3,5km running race. 10 participants from 18 till 24 years of age, took a sportive swim into the sea. In a … Continue reading
Today, there was the official opening of the “Taqah Festival,” in the east of Salalah. After the arrival of the Dhofar Governor, the Advisor of the Royal Court, the Governor of Taqah, members of governmental councils, the sheikhs of Taqah…and after the opening words, the festival started. On and around the stage, in front of … Continue reading
For the second time Dhofar in the south of the Sultanate of Oman witnessed the love the camel farmers have for their animals. And then I am not only talking about the camel farmers of Oman, but also about the camel farmers of the Gulf countries. On a hugh festival area more than 1000 camels … Continue reading
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