Literary Council Celebrates Omani Folk Poetry and Performance at Muscat Nights

The Literary Council for Poetry and Folk Heritage continues its vibrant participation in Muscat Nights, presenting a series of poetic evenings dedicated to Omani Nabati and folk poetry in its many forms. These evenings celebrate the richness of Oman’s oral traditions and aim to connect audiences with the cultural expressions that have been passed down through generations.
As part of this ongoing programme, the Council will host a special poetry evening on Tuesday at Al Amerat Public Park. The event will bring together a distinguished group of poets and performers in an atmosphere that blends spoken word with traditional musical arts. The evening will feature several well-known Omani folk performance styles, including Al Shuhshuh, Al Taghrood and Al Meydan, alongside the widely cherished arts of Al Razha and Al Tghreer. Together, these performances will offer audiences an immersive cultural experience that reflects the diversity and depth of Oman’s intangible heritage.
The Literary Council’s participation in Muscat Nights has already included three poetry evenings highlighting different folk arts that Oman is renowned for. Through these events, the Council continues to play an important role in preserving popular poetry and traditional performance arts, while also presenting them in engaging public settings that appeal to both older generations and younger audiences.
The poets taking part in Tuesday’s evening are Abdullah bin Mohammed al Nuaimani, Ahmed bin Rashid al Sawti, Waleed bin Bakheet al Sinani, Khamis bin Salem al Hashmi and Juma bin Salem al Rasbi, known as Wad Katuri. Each poet brings a distinct voice and style, contributing to a rich and varied programme.
This poetry evening at Al Amerat Public Park is expected to attract poetry enthusiasts and families alike, offering a meaningful cultural gathering within the festive atmosphere of Muscat Nights and reaffirming the enduring presence of poetry and folk arts in Omani society.