Oman set to kick off Musandam Carnival

Muscat: Preparations continue to organise the Musandam Carnival at Bassa Beach in the Wilayat of Khasab. The carnival will take place from 26 to 28 April, from 4:00 pm to midnight.

The carnival is organised in cooperation between the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the Office of the Governor of Musandam and the Omran Group, with the participation of a number of government and private agencies.

The carnival will be held on "Bassa Beach" in the Wilayat of Khasab, which is distinguished by its natural beauty and its proximity to the most prominent tourist sites in the governorate. A tourism project is currently being developed among its sides, and it includes a public park and various public facilities. To contribute to enriching the tourist experience for its visitors.

Nawfal bin Muhammad Al-Kamzari, Assistant Director of the Heritage and Tourism Department in Musandam Governorate, said: “We, in the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, are constantly striving to diversify tourism products in the various destinations of the Sultanate of Oman, and We also aim to enhance the local tourism movement by employing the natural and cultural richness that these destinations enjoy.”

“The Governorate of Musandam has many natural, cultural and historical assets, which contribute to providing comprehensive and integrated tourism experiences for visitors,” he added.

The carnival will play an active role in enriching the experience of all family members throughout the three days through the various corners it includes, which are the food corner, which is delicious traditional and international food, the shopping corner, which allows visitors to serve learn about local products and products of home projects, and the corner of the Omani Women's Association in Khasab, which operates mainly to acquaint visitors with the local culture of Musandam Governorate by presenting various foods and local handicrafts, a children's activities corner dedicated to presenting various recreational fun games.

In youth activities corner a musical performances and a group of electronic and interactive games are presented, and a marine activities corner dedicated to presenting beach football and beach volleyball, in addition to a theater corner to present various theatrical performances such as light shows and fire shows .