Symposium explores Oman’s cultural heritage

MUSCAT: The German University of Technology hosted a national symposium titled 'Living Heritage: A Human Story and the Sustainability of Knowledge.' The symposium was held under the auspices of Eng Ibrahim bin Said al Kharousi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Heritage, and in the presence of Sayyid Said bin Sultan al Busaidy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture. The event, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth in partnership with the Ministry of Education, commemorated the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The symposium gathered researchers, academics, postgraduate students specialising in intangible cultural heritage, and professionals working in this field to examine cultural indicators of intangible heritage and discuss the crucial role of both governmental and private institutions in its preservation and documentation.
The symposium aimed to highlight the significance of the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage while exploring Oman's intangible cultural heritage indicators within sustainable development frameworks.
Khulood al Rashdi, Head of the Intangible Heritage Department at the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, delivered the first paper titled 'Indicators of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Oman within Sustainable Development Dimensions.' Eng Majed al Muhanna from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presented the second paper addressing 'Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Relationship Between Culinary Arts, Traditional Knowledge, and Sustainable Development.' Lieutenant Commodore Hilal bin Ali al Hinai from the Royal Navy of Oman concluded the session with a presentation highlighting intangible cultural heritage milestones documented during the 'Glories of the Seas 2025' maritime voyage. - ONA