Muscat bids adieu to Festival 2013
Saturday, 02 March 2013, 10:37:59 pm
The festival was packed with concerts, music shows, laser displays, dazzling fireworks, sports, and fashion events. It was also a treat for the art-loving public, as there were displays at every corner showcasing Oman’s rich cultural traditions, crafts, dance, songs, as well as marine, desert and agricultural milieu
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Artists pushed to explore new creative paths
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 10:30:53 pm
Swirls, splashes, smears and smudges of red, blue, and yellow paint covered the canvases of almost 30 local artists recently as they pushed their own limits to paint in new ways.
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Handmade books recreate history
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 10:29:30 pm
Jamal Abdul Rahim, a 48-year-old Bahraini artist, has documented the Sufi poetry of Omar Khayyam, Um Khoulthum’s lyrics, modern Arab poetry and other subjects in his limited edition books, all of which are made using printmaking techniques
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Bangladesh crafts make their mark
Monday, 25 February 2013, 10:52:45 pm
The Bangladeshi pavilion is manned by handloom workers who are knitting, on-site, some of the finest jute products available. The pavilion at the International Festival has been visited by thousands of visitors
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Lens lady talks through her photos
Saturday, 23 February 2013, 10:16:58 pm
Vietnamese-French photographer Claude Le-Anh may no longer be practising photography, but she was more than happy to reflect on her work, breaking her silence. Her favourite subject is American dancer Carolyn Carlson, on whom she spent 30 years documenting her European career
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Post a Pic Winners
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 10:08:41 pm
The winners of the ‘Times of Oman Muscat Festival Post a Pic’ competition, along with Times of Oman officials. Photo
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Muscat Festival shines with children’s smiles
Monday, 18 February 2013, 7:17:16 pm
Children, undoubtedly, are one of the most beautiful creations of God.Their faces glow with a smile when they get the chance to have lots of fun. Muscat Festival is one event that brings lots of smiles and laughter on the faces of kids.
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Dali’s art debuts at Bait Al Baranda
Sunday, 17 February 2013, 10:12:47 pm
Dali was one of the most significant figures from 20th century art and his work still influences other artists, designers, musicians and advertisers. This exhibition provides a rare chance for art aficionados to see the work created by the master
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Cream of French craft on show
Sunday, 17 February 2013, 10:10:38 pm
A French delegation from the Poitou-Charentes Region assisted by the Arts & Crafts Trades Regional Chapter is participating at the International Festival for Arts
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Artists go public with ibex project
Saturday, 16 February 2013, 10:36:34 pm
The ibex project is a great way for the artists to celebrate all things Omani — from the animal to cultural treasures — and to share their work with the visitors at Muscat Festival
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Bangladeshi handicrafts on display at Muscat Festival
Saturday, 16 February 2013, 10:34:16 pm
A five-member Bangladeshi crafts delegation, representing Island Trading Corporation, Uttaran Enterprise, Karupannya Rangpur Limited, Nipun Crafts Limited and Shahina Jamdani Weaving Factory
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Delicious dining at Food Festival
Friday, 15 February 2013, 10:21:49 pm
For just OMR5, the staff and students of Oman Tourism College are offering a gourmet Omani buffet that shows off typical local dishes, at Al Amerat Park
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Varied flavours of Oman put on show
Monday, 11 February 2013, 10:53:58 pm
A wide selection of local garments for women, apart from homemade cosmetics including moisturisers and perfume oil are all available at the stalls being run by Omani women at the venues
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OCA’s mobile mammograms not available at Al Amerat
Monday, 11 February 2013, 10:49:52 pm
The Oman Cancer Association (OCA) has announced that the services of its Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) will not be available at Al Amerat Gardens during the Muscat Festival 2013, as planned.
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