MUSCAT: The 10th edition of the Indian Community Festival (ICF) and Muscat Science Festival (MSF) to be held under the Indian Social Club (ISC) on May 5 and 6 at Amerat park will be an amalgam of cultures and traditions that bind the two friendly countries together, according to the organisers.
The event, succeeding the 'Keralotsav' which was last held 6 years ago, will host Kerala's erstwhile health minister who was in power when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world and she will be honoured for her overall contribution to the health sector.
While a group of artistes from India will fly in to present their country's cultural authenticity, local artistes will display typical Omani art forms and together, they will give a feast to the eyes of the spectators by presenting a fusion of both countries.
The Muscat Science Festival, MSF, which will be held as part of the 2-day Community Fest, aims to nurture the scientific aptitude among both Omani and expatriate students, besides Indian children in Oman.
A core committee with Wilson George in the chair has been formed to carry out the festivals.
"We are expecting between 50,000 to 60,000 visitors to the Amerat Grounds during the two days of the festival. Entry to the venue will be free," organisers said during a press briefing. Santhosh Kumar, Convenor, Wilson George, Adv Gireesh, K Balakrishnan, Ambijakshan, KV Vijayan were present at the press briefing.
A replica of typical Indian temple fest was created during the last edition of the Keralotsav and the same would be recreated at the venue.
Mallika Sarabhai, globally acclaimed danceuse and chancellor of Kalamandalam Deemed University, Dr VP Gangadharan, renowned cancer specialist, Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, and Kamal and Ranjith, famous film directors were the chief guests in the previous years.
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