Last weekend I went to check out Muscat Festival with a friend. I wasn't sure what to expect as the children in my class seemed to mention the rides and entertainment. Muscat Festival is at two venues Al Amerat Park and Naseem Park. I went along to Amerat Park venue to find out what the festival was all about.
I arrived in the evening at around 7pm and it cost 200Bz to enter. Upon arrival I saw a traditional Omani Dhow and when we walked around there were lots of open areas where Omani men and women were displaying traditions of Oman such as fishing, weaving, farming, singing and dancing. There were stalls were you could buy handicrafts and clothes as well take rides on donkeys and camels.
I loved the fireworks show as I was listening to Omani children sing traditional songs.
There was also Omani food. Unfortunately I can't remember the names but I will find out! I had a sort of crepe with cheese and honey which was very tasty. I also had these fried balls of dough which were also sweetened with honey or syrup. These were very TASTY!
Overall it was a really nice event where we learned so much about Oman and it's culture and traditions. I would definetly recommend you to visit there before it ends this month.
Check out my photographs below.
Love & Blessings,
Sara xx
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