Giant LEGO Oman map being built in shopping mall

Energy Friday 18/November/2016 13:48 PM
By: Times News Service
Giant LEGO Oman map being built in shopping mall

Muscat: Shoppers started building a giant map of Oman made entirely of more than 200,000 LEGO bricks at the Oman Avenues Mall.

Two certified LEGO Master Builders came from the United Kingdom to oversee and facilitate the construction of the Oman LEGO Map.

“Oman in Lego Bricks” has been conducted in the main atrium Ground Floor of the mall between 5pm and 10pm, November 13th – 28th 2016.

Two certified LEGO Master Builders have been flown in from the United Kingdom to oversee and facilitate the construction of the Oman LEGO Map.

Additionally, there will be kids’ workshops and competitions involving 400,000 LEGO bricks, as well as 1500 Omani Flags made from LEGO bricks to be given away.

Entry to the LEGO building zone is completely free, and members of the Oman Avenues Mall “Marvelous Mom’s program will gain “Fast Track” entrance.

Commenting on the forthcoming events, Head of Corporate Communications Mysa Al Hinai said “We’re excited to bring this amazing activation to the mall, and to show our appreciation to this beautiful country by building the giant map”.

Located in the heart of Muscat, Oman Avenues Mall is a family entertainment hotspot and a dining and shopping destination for the city.