A cultural event marking the opening of the Frankincense Season in Dhofar was held under the auspices of Salem bin Muslim Qatan, Deputy Chairman of the State Council, in the presence of a number of officials and representatives of government and private entities. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is organising the event.
The opening ceremony was held at the Baleed Museum in Salalah, and featured a screening of a documentary film about the history of frankincense in Dhofar. Also, there was a photo exhibition in which 34 schools from the governorate participated, showcasing the importance of frankincense in art and history.
The ceremony also included a dedicated space for family businesses to display their locally produced, home-made products and a theatrical performance depicting stories from the history of frankincense, from its extraction methods to its past buying, selling and export practices.
In addition, over 270 frankincense trees were planted in the Wadi Douka Natural Reserve this morning.
The opening of the Frankincense Season this year aligns with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's efforts to preserve this significant cultural heritage and promote it locally and internationally.
Ahmed Baheet, a tourist guide, remarked, "The Frankincense Season presents a valuable opportunity to introduce this important cultural heritage and enhance its standing at the local and international levels."
"Omani frankincense is renowned for its high quality and therapeutic and aromatic properties, making it one of the most significant commercial commodities exported from the region since ancient times," he said.
The ceremony was interspersed with various artistic segments presented by an Omani folk arts troupe.
The Frankincense Season in Dhofar Governorate will continue until December 9, encompassing a range of cultural and heritage events and activities highlighting the importance of frankincense in Omani history and culture.
Ahmed Baheet, a tourist guide, remarked, “The Frankincense Season presents a valuable opportunity to introduce this important cultural heritage and enhance its standing at the local and international levels.”
“Omani frankincense is renowned for its high quality and therapeutic and aromatic properties, making it one of the most significant commercial commodities exported from the region since ancient times,” he said.
The ceremony was interspersed with various artistic segments presented by an Omani folk arts troupe.
The Frankincense Season in Dhofar Governorate will continue until December 9, encompassing a range of cultural and heritage events and activities highlighting the importance of frankincense in Omani history and culture.
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