Over 65,000 flock to Al Sharqiyah North winter festival
Published: 05:01 PM,Jan 27,2024 | EDITED : 09:01 PM,Jan 27,2024
Over 65,000 flock to Al Sharqiyah North winter festival
Bidiya: Over 65,000 people and tourists visited the ongoing Al Sharqiyah North winter festival till date. The events in Bidiya Public Park will run till February 10. The festival also includes many competitions between wilayats of the governorate. Obaid bin Nasser al Hajri, a festival supervisor, said the festival is attracting more visitors including families thanks to options for entertainment, food and opportunities to learn about Oman's customs and traditions in heritage village. The festival features food stalls, crafts pavilions and traditional fashion. The folk artists from wilayats of Ibra, Bidiya, Al Qabil, Wadi Bani Khalid, Sinaw, Dima W'attayeen, and Al Mudhaibi will perform cultural events.
These festivals will revive tourism and the economy of the governorate by helping SME and women's associations to market their products. In the coming days, the festival will feature the Triple Challenge Championship in Wadi Bani Khalid, bicycle race and motorcycle shows in Dima W'attayeen. Other highlights are International Film and Desert Festival, Omani coffee making competition, and a cricket tournament. The 20-day event provides an entertainment avenue for visitors who are flocking to the Wahaiba Sands during the winter tourist season, which has contributed to a surge in reservations at desert resorts and tourist camps.
The festivals, which are held in a number of governorates, attract visitors of all ages from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
Rashid bin Khamis al Khatri said that holding festivals during this period is a good idea, given the pleasant temperatures. 'Each state of the Sultanate of Oman is distinguished by a certain aspect, so the visitor can find diversity in each festival. During my visit to the Sohar Festival and the Buraimi Festival, I found what distinguishes each festival from the other in events and activities, as well as in customs and traditions.
Nasser bin Mohammed al Jabri stressed that festivals provide the opportunity for children to learn about the heritage of various wilayats and the customs of its people.
Maryam al Fajriyah said that the festivals are a suitable opportunity to market household products. 'Some handicrafts are well received by visitors. Increase in demand are a great support to productive families.'
Rabie al Siyabi said winter festivals encourage people to visit the governorates to attend the festivals that are held there.
Ahmed al Ghaithi urged the authorities to hold festivals every year as they create an atmosphere of joy and happiness for people.
These festivals will revive tourism and the economy of the governorate by helping SME and women's associations to market their products. In the coming days, the festival will feature the Triple Challenge Championship in Wadi Bani Khalid, bicycle race and motorcycle shows in Dima W'attayeen. Other highlights are International Film and Desert Festival, Omani coffee making competition, and a cricket tournament. The 20-day event provides an entertainment avenue for visitors who are flocking to the Wahaiba Sands during the winter tourist season, which has contributed to a surge in reservations at desert resorts and tourist camps.
The festivals, which are held in a number of governorates, attract visitors of all ages from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
Rashid bin Khamis al Khatri said that holding festivals during this period is a good idea, given the pleasant temperatures. 'Each state of the Sultanate of Oman is distinguished by a certain aspect, so the visitor can find diversity in each festival. During my visit to the Sohar Festival and the Buraimi Festival, I found what distinguishes each festival from the other in events and activities, as well as in customs and traditions.
Nasser bin Mohammed al Jabri stressed that festivals provide the opportunity for children to learn about the heritage of various wilayats and the customs of its people.
Maryam al Fajriyah said that the festivals are a suitable opportunity to market household products. 'Some handicrafts are well received by visitors. Increase in demand are a great support to productive families.'
Rabie al Siyabi said winter festivals encourage people to visit the governorates to attend the festivals that are held there.
Ahmed al Ghaithi urged the authorities to hold festivals every year as they create an atmosphere of joy and happiness for people.