An era came to an end. Beautification has an address: Salalah (part 2)

It will take one year to make the Corniche and a part of Hafa Suq, the incense suq, more beautiful in order to boost tourism and other commerce. The beautification of the area in Salalah is a work in progress. Now bulldozers are pulling down the houses, mostly built after 1975. During the time I … Continue reading →

Going and coming

This evening, after one month, Salalah Tourism Festival, during the Khareef or the south west monsoon, has come to an end. Traditional dance and music, fun for the children and firework were on display. At the same time in the Indian Social Club the cultural year is starting again. Three singers from Kerala performed 22 … Continue reading →

Talks of the Camel (part 5)

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 →

Belgium Women meet in Oman

“A writer has to be a intermediary between different cultures, taking his or her countrymen or women closer to the hearts of people around the world” ….15 Belgium women visited Oman. What Hi magazine wrote. culture connect (2) Women meet women (some atmospheric pictures of the Tour leader Claudine Stevens) Continue reading →