Thursday 14 / August / 2025
Muscat: LuLu Oman launched 'India Utsav' 2025 to celebrate and promote the rich and diverse culture, heritage, traditions and flavors of India in Oman. The week-long festival was launched to coincide with the 78th Independence Day of India.
The festival was inaugurated by H.E. Shri Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, on the 13th of August in the presence of a host of officials from the Indian community and Lulu dignitaries. The festival will be held till 20th of August at select Lulu outlets across the Sultanate.
The festival, which is a kaleidoscope of culture, colours and cuisines of India, will provide customers a unique opportunity to experience Indian extravaganza in every category from lifestyle and fashion to food and drinks. There will also be amazing promotions and offers on a wide range of Indian products on display. Special stalls will be set up to familiarize and promote regional cuisines and snacks to people all over the world.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Anwar Sadhath, Regional Director of Lulu Hypermarkets - Oman, stated, “This festival is part of Lulu’s initiative to strengthen the cultural relations between Oman and India. It will offer local residents and expatriates a taste of India’s dynamic cuisines and a window to its vibrant traditions.
Shoppers will find an extensive range of authentic Indian grocery products, everyday household essentials, and humble yet much-loved brands from across India, from staple grains, spices, and pickles to traditional products and kitchenware, bringing the essence of Indian homes right into their baskets.
To complement the experience, the festival also features authentic Indian apparel, exquisite clothing collections, and traditionally intricate jewelry, adding a fashionable touch to a wholesome Indian shopping journey.”
“We are glad to organize ‘India Utsav’ every year. Above all, we hope, this event would lay the foundations for a new dynamic relationship between the two countries for the future.” he added.
Shoppers can also experience the genuine flavors of India in a variety of dishes that describe the authenticity and rich history of India. There will be special stalls for customers to savor a selection of melt-in-the-mouth Indian sweets and snacks.
