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In addition to the Al Naseem Gardens, Al Amerat Park and Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex are among the new venues for Muscat Festival this year.
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Muscat: This year's Muscat Festival is going to give a brand new and wholesome entertainment to the people for over a month. With its inauguration slated for today and curtains to come down on February 28, the Muscat Art Festival and Architects of Air are among the many new activities planned for this edition, according to an announcement at a press conference Tuesday.
Apart from displaying the rich Omani culture and heritage, Sultan bin Hamdoon Al Harthi, chairman of Muscat Municipality, said, "This edition of Muscat Festival is focused on education, fun, and entertainment for youth. Showcasing both Omani and international culture and heritage, the festival will also witness some of the greatest cyclists from the Tour de France competing in the fourth edition of the gruelling six-day Tour of Oman race.
Other highlights include a feast for the taste buds at the Oman Food Festival alongside the Festival of Lights, Architects of Air, Muscat Art Festival, Arabic concerts, plays, and several entertainment activities that will appeal to the whole family."
In addition to the Al Naseem Gardens, among the new venues are Al Amerat Park and Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. While the Tour of Oman will be held in different locations across the country, the Muscat Art Festival will be organised at various venues, many of which are located in the capital.
Saif Al Rashidi, director-general of information and external relations for Muscat Municipality, noted, "Efforts have been made to include many new ideas."
Al Amerat Park
Events at Al Amerat Park will be held between January 30 and February 28. Although the park's opening hours are from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays, it will remain open until midnight on weekends.
The Oman Heritage and Culture Village will be set up at the Al Amerat Park this year. Entertainment shows, pyrotechnics, fireworks, laser shows, carnivals, and an international circus will be part of the daily shows.
While the International Festival for Arts, Heritage, and Creativity will be held from February 1 to 23, the Muscat International Folklore Festival will be held from February 19 to 28. Entry to the park is free.
Al Naseem Gardens
With an entrance fee of 200 baiza for adults and 100 baiza for children over the age of 12 years, the events at Al Naseem Gardens will be held between January 30 and February 28. The venue's opening hours are the same as those of Al Amerat Park. The major highlight of the venue is the International Shopping Fair, which has attracted participants from numerous countries.
Entry to the Electronic Entertainment City as well as magic shows, acrobatics, folk dances, pyrotechnics, fireworks, laser shows, and live concerts by Omani singers will form part of
the daily events at Al Naseem Gardens. Both Al Amerat Park and Al Naseem Gardens will have a food court.
The Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Bausher, will host the Oman Food Festival from February 7 to 28 (with takeaways available from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and dining from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.).
Architects of Air will be in Muscat from February 7 to 21 with opening hours from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekends. The entry fee will be 200 baiza for adults and 100 baiza for children above the age of 12 years.
According to the official website, "Architects of Air will build 'luminaria'—monumental inflatable structures designed to generate a sense of wonder at the beauty of light and colour."
From Hong Kong to Honolulu, Taipei to Tel Aviv, and Sydney to Singapore, the monumental walk-in sculptures of Architects of Air have mesmerized audiences. Since 1992, more than 2 million visitors in 38 countries across five continents have watched in awe the spectacular, luminous world of Architects of Air.
The Muscat International Folklore Festival will be held here from February 19 to 28 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The Royal Opera House Muscat will participate exclusively for the Muscat Festival at Bausher.
Muscat Art Festival
Muscat Municipality is introducing a new event to the Muscat Festival calendar.
The Muscat Art Festival, with the theme "The Creative Process," will welcome guest artists and intellectuals to Muscat.
Exhibitions, lectures, debates, workshops, and lots more will be presented between February
2 and 28.
Arabic calligraphy, Islamic art, architecture, photography, lectures, works by Salvador Dali, glassworks, workshops, art books, and the Ibex project will all be found at the Muscat Art Festival.
Tour of Oman
To be held from February 11 to 16, the Tour of Oman will include six stages, covering 960 kilometres, and 128 of the world's best cyclists (16 teams) will participate in it.
Stage 1: February 11
Route: From Sports City in Al Musannah to Sultan Qaboos University in Al Seeb
Distance: 161 km
Stage 2: February 12
Route: From Fanja in Bidbid to Al Bustan in Muscat
Distance: 164 km
Stage 3: February 13
Route: From Nakhal Fort in Nakhal to Wadi Dayqhah Dam in Quriyat
Distance: 190 km
Stage 4: February 14
Route: From Al-Saltyah in Samail to Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Nizwa
Distance: 152 km
Stage 5: February 15
Route: From Al Alam Palace Gate in Muttrah to the Ministry of Housing in Bausher
Distance: 149 km
Stage 6: February 16
Route: From Hawit Nagim Park in Qurayat to Muttrah Corniche in Muttrah
Distance: 144 km
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