SALALAH: ‘Bloom Hawana’ – a Festival of Flowers and Life – began on Thursday in Hawana Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, as part of the activities of the 2023 Khareef Season. The festival will run until August 11.
The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Faisal bin Abdullah al Rawas, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The fortnight-long extravaganza aims to provide an experience that combines creativity and entertainment in a delightful environment, in addition to spreading awareness about environment preservation and sustainability, which will be reflected in the festival through various events and activities.
Through partnering with different government parties and private sector companies, Taiseer Platform, an Omani ecommerce platform, aims to contribute to the promotion of the Khareef Dhofar Season 2023, and thus enhance the position of the Sultanate of Oman as a distinguished destination for tourists and visitors from all over the world.
The festival includes a mini-exhibition of plants that grow in the land of the Dhofar Governorate, presented by the Environment Authority. Talented youth will add a distinctive touch and enrich the festival across the event sites, such as painting, playing music, street theater, and other arts. The festival also includes an entertaining Bloom challenges corner for families, youth, and children, which will be available free of charge for entertainment, enthusiasm, and excitement lovers. It includes fun and exciting games, in addition to a mini corner for birds and pets that harmonise with visitors and the festival’s agenda.
In addition to a number of educational workshops, a diverse list of recreational activities will be held, which will be divided into several areas, including the flowers and plants area, the artistic and talent shows area, the garden of rare plants, birds and animals, the tropical food area, and many other activities.
Set in Marina Hawana Salalah, the festival is set amid the Integrated Tourism Complex’s lush gardens and fruit orchards. In addition to leisure areas, the venue features a Bloom Container, through which visitors enjoy viewing natural life through a photo gallery with the support of a number of government authorities.
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