Sunday 20 / April / 2025
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Sunday celebrated World Heritage Day under the theme "Heritage Resilience in the Face of Disasters and Conflicts".
The event seeks to raise public awareness about the value of cultural heritage and the need to protect it against challenges that arise from natural factors or human activities.
Eng. Ibrahim Said Al Kharousi, Undersecretary for Heritage at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, said that the event seeks to highlight efforts made by the authorities concerned to preserve the national heritage and pass it on to future generations.
The celebration programme included an operetta presented by students from the University of Nizwa, folklore performances by traditional Omani troupes, theatrical shows by students from schools in the governorates of Muscat and A’Dakhiliyah Governorate and an art exhibition.
