Thursday 14 / November / 2024
Muscat Festival 2016 begins at Al Amerat Park, Naseem Public Park, Kalbuh Beach in Muttrah, and Oman Automobile Association Ground today (January 14). The festival, which will conclude on February 13, offers plenty of cultural, educational, and sporting events. Here are some of the interesting exhibitions and shows that you should not miss during the month-long event.
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Naseem Public Park
Family Village and Children’s Theatre: A diverse number of arts and cultural events for children. The theatre will also host programmes from popular children’s channels.
Jungle Village
It will showcase anthropomorphic models of animals with sound and light effects.
Theatre Events
Watch entertaining balancing and fireball dance by experienced artistes. The arena will also have plenty of comic and cartoon characters to entertain you.
Omani Wildlife Show
It will exhibit the rich biodiversity of Oman with specimens of plants, animals and fish.
Amusement Park
The park will brim with activities and shows.
Fireworks
Colourful fireworks will brighten up the skies during weekends.
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Al Amerat Park
Cultural Village: Open air museum will feature model of a traditional Omani village. You will get a chance to visit the traditional market (souq) and watch traditional art inside the village.
1001 Inventions
The exhibition throws light on science, technology and civilisation.
Folk Dance
Performances by folk dance troupes from India, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Philippines.
Theatre Events
This is an opportunity to watch exhilarating balancing act and fireball dance. The arena will also have plenty of comic and cartoon characters to entertain you.
Dinosaur Village
Children can have a lot of fun in the village that features life-size dinosaurs.
Amusement Park
With plenty of shows and activities, the park will be one of the highlights of the festival.
Sports events
• Motorbike show at Oman Automobile Association
• Watersports and sailing at Royal Navy of Oman and Shabab Oman ship
• Tattoo shows at Royal Guard of Oman
• Parachute shows
• Try Sailing at Oman Sail
• Marathon Run
• Triathlon
• Basketball
• Tour of Oman (from February 16 to 21)
Lectures
• How Youtube impacts public opinion.
• Unity and tolerance of Omani society.
• Impact of oil price decline on national economy.
• Muscat Festival in the eyes of photographers.
• Family disintegration and its impact on children’s behaviour.
• How can I protect myself — an awareness course for children.
