Muscat: The first activities of the Khareef Dhofar season 2023 were launched on Saturday evening.
Organised by the Dhofar Municipality, the activities kicked off at the Awqad Public Park in Salalah, and at several locations to provide opportunities to citizens, residents and visitors to experience the full excitement and suspense until August 31.
The activities for this year are being held at various locations, including Salalah Park, Awqad and Al Saada Parks, as well as the Return of the Past in Al Hafah area and Attin Square in the Attin Plain.
In this regard, Eng. Ammar bin Obed Ghawas, Director of the Events and Awareness Department at Dhofar Municipality, said: The "Kiddy Time" activities, which were launched today in Awqad Park, include an entertainment city for children that includes various villages for entertainment and sites for games and restaurants."
He added that the Children's City in "Kiddy Time" includes the Smurfs Village, the Masha and the Bear Village, the Panda Village, the "Alice in Wonderland" Carnival, the candy museum, interactive games, ice skating rink, in addition to various international events.
He indicated that the activities of the 'Return of the Past' site in Hafah region will be launched on July 25 and include a number of events, activities to simulate the environments of the Dhofar Governorate, in addition to setting up a field for arts and events, restaurants for traditional food, various heritage markets and products for craftsmen and craftswomen.
He pointed out that the activities of the "Attin Square", which will open on July 20, include a shopping site, an arena dedicated to electric games, lighting and laser shows in the "Arc Theatre", drone shows, and "Teslenco" family circus, in addition to a number of various restaurants and cafes.
He added, "The 'Lights Park' event in Salalah Park, which will open on July 20, includes a theatre, the illuminated garden, the bird corner, and the 'The Park' site, which will include an open cinema corner, another corner for cafes and restaurants, and various games.
He pointed to the participation of many international restaurants and cafes and a group of international chefs in the activities of "Salalah Eight - People's Kitchen", which will be held in Al Saada Park in early August, in addition to organising the "Salalah Chef" cooking competition.
Regarding the events accompanying the Khareef Dhofar Season 2023, the Director of the Events and Awareness Department in Dhofar Municipality said a number of sporting events and activities, such as the Dhofar International Drag Racing Competition, a football sports event, and a karting event would also be held.
