Organizing a Festival is always a matter of friendship. When something happens with one of the members, the whole team is involved. This is also the same for the team of the 2nd Taqah Festival in the east of Salalah. Because of two people who passed away and whose families are active in the festival, … Continue reading
During the fourth day of Taqah Festival in the East of Salalah, in-between the action of racing horses, and after enjoying traditional dance and music, I went on a treasure hunt in the tents opposite the stage area. In one of the tents, I met Salim Ahmed Mahad Al Amri, a collector of traditional and … Continue reading
During the third day of the festival, I witnessed the ‘fisheries wealth’ of Taqah east of Salalah. And with ‘wealth’ I mean not only the fish as a source of income. In the lens I saw the proud of the fisherman when showing the catch of his biggest fish, the harmour. With the camera I tried … 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
Within two days, in Taqah in the east of Salalah, music will be in the air. Traditional dance and handicraft will be on display. Stories will be told and traditional food will be tasted. For the second time, Taqah beach, will turn into a playground for a ten days huge ‘Taqah festival.’ The official start … Continue reading
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