Normally a scarecrow is placed in the open fields. His function is to discourage birds to eat planted seeds and growing crops. In “Scarecrow” a monologue, the hay man is locked up in the barn of a farm. The play, written by Khalil Al Balushi and directed by Jalal Jawad both based in Muscat, is … Continue reading
There is always a way out in life. Only not in the case of ‘Shams Aldeen,’ the theatre play of the group with the same name, that performed yesterday in Salalah on the stage at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture. The performance fits in the 10th Dhofar Cultural Forum, launched at the end of … Continue reading
Yesterday, the ‘Oman Child Theatre Group’, a new group, brought with ‘Tears of incense’ written by Ahmed Al Jabri and directed by Udei Al Shanfari traditional drama on the stage linked with Frankincense. Frankincense is still the backbone of a so- called tourist trail in Salalah-Dhofar. This performances fits in the 10th Dhofar Cultural Forum … Continue reading
The Corniche in Taqah, in the east of Salalah, Dhofar, was eleven days long the playground for the 2nd Taqah Festival. During my visits I collected some interesting facts about the work done behind the festival scene. More than 500 people were involved in the organization. Most of the work was done by volunteers. Four technicians … Continue reading
With music, dance, a theatre play and an honoring ceremony the 2nd Festival of Taqah, in the east of Salalah, Dhofar came to an end. Eleven days the lifestyle of the fishermen and the people who lives in the mountain were on display. But this festival was also about meeting old and new friends, about … Continue reading
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