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Two million visitors from surrounding Gulf and Middle Eastern states and from Europe are expected to celebrate Omani art, culture and heritage during the Annual Muscat Festival from January 27 to February 24 which will be held at the Qurum Natural Park and Naseem Gardens.
"Oman offers a host of destinations and amenities to cater to all types of travelers. For adventurers and leisure seekers we offer many cave, desert camping, nature trekking and diving sites considered as some of the most beautiful and scenic destinations in the Arab World. For history lovers we have many castles, forts, museums and archeological sites exuding a unique old-world charm. Even shoppers will enjoy our mix of quaint souks, old markets and modern shopping centers," said Salem Al Mamari, Director General of Tourism Promotions, Oman Ministry of Tourism.
Among the highlights of this year's festival are the Oman Heritage and Culture Village, the International Festival for Arts, Heritage and Creativity, concerts and theatre shows to be held at the Qurum Amphitheatre and a special National Geographic Exhibition titled 'From China to Arabia: Ancient Treasure Ships and the Great Oman Voyage.' There will also be a series of lectures, poetry reading, classic cinema and Arabic novels hosted by various city venues as well as an Oman Food Festival and a Muscat Fashion Week. Also feature fun fairs, electronic games, displays from over 30 countries, more than 400 shops, jugglers and children's entertainment to be located at Naseem Park.
It is a unique platform for showcasing Oman's distinctive Arabian cultural heritage and promoting Muscat's status as a UNESCO Arab Cultural Capital.
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