MUSCAT: As part of its cultural and educational mission, the Child Culture Centre — formerly known as the Children’s Museum — has launched its winter programme, Winter of Knowledge, aimed at enhancing cultural and intellectual awareness among children and youth aged 6 to 16.
One of the Centre’s flagship initiatives, the programme is designed to develop participants’ knowledge and skills while enriching their learning experiences in line with their interests and aspirations.
The programme offers a diverse range of interactive and hands-on activities spanning culture, arts, science, technology, creativity and innovation. These activities are intended to broaden perspectives, nurture creative thinking, and encourage exploration within an engaging environment that blends education with enjoyment.
A key focus of Winter of Knowledge is reinforcing Omani identity and fostering pride in the nation’s cultural heritage, while also promoting sustainability and social responsibility. Through inclusive and varied content, the programme aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and the Sustainable Development Goals, combining culture, knowledge and purposeful entertainment.
The initiative highlights the Child Culture Centre’s role in supporting creativity and innovation, and in nurturing a conscious and creative generation capable of engaging positively with contemporary challenges and future opportunities.
Zahra bint Said al Siyabiyah from the Child Culture Centre said the programme aims to strengthen partnerships with local cultural and knowledge-based institutions, create a stimulating environment for cultural engagement, and reinforce national identity among young participants.
She added that the programme also seeks to expand children’s and adolescents’ horizons by developing their cognitive, scientific, intellectual and creative skills, with a focus on empowerment and enhancing cultural production rooted in renewal, creativity and innovation across the Sultanate of Oman.
Coach Mohammed al Shueili said the primary objective of the programme is to develop children’s cognitive and physical skills while contributing to the formation of a conscious generation capable of distinguishing right from wrong. He noted that one of the event’s main goals is to bring joy and happiness to children.
Al Shueili highlighted the inclusive nature of the programme, which brings together children with and without disabilities to promote social integration. He stressed that children with disabilities are regarded as equal to their peers, each possessing unique abilities and potential, adding that participants demonstrated remarkable creativity and excellence throughout the activities.
Sulaiman al Rashdi, whose two children are participating in the programme, said the initiative introduces children and youth to broader life concepts and provides diverse knowledge and experiences that expand their understanding and outlook.
He noted that such workshops equip participants with practical and intellectual skills that positively influence their future, helping them face life’s challenges with confidence and awareness, and underscored the importance of early skill development through initiatives of this nature.
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