MUSCAT: The Child Culture Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, has launched a pioneering digital initiative that brings Omani folk games into a modern digital environment.
The first of its kind in the Sultanate, the project aims to preserve intangible cultural heritage while engaging younger generations through technology.
Omani culture, deeply rooted in centuries of history, represents the identity and authenticity of Omani society. It connects past and present, instils pride in national heritage, and contributes to shaping the future.
Preserving and developing this heritage ensures it remains a source of inspiration for future generations, while supporting Oman Vision 2040 and promoting the Sultanate’s cultural standing regionally and internationally.
Salwa bint Saif al Rashidi, Supervisor of the Child Culture Centre, said: “The centre has been working on various digital projects to raise a generation proud of its cultural and national identity, while also equipped with skills that keep pace with scientific and technological changes. Among these projects is the digital revival of popular Omani games such as Al Anbar and Al Sayyad, developed in 3D using advanced technology.”
The games, designed in environments that reflect Omani landscapes, aim to introduce new generations to traditional play in an innovative and engaging way. They also encourage creativity, problem-solving, and digital documentation of heritage.
Al Rashidi added that the Centre plans to expand the project to include more traditional Omani folk games in the near future, ensuring their preservation for generations to come. — ONA
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