MUSCAT: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) is documenting, through its field programmes, the customs, norms, social character and authentic traditions of the Sultanate of Oman across various wilayats and governorates. This work is part of its ongoing efforts to preserve the nation’s cultural and social heritage and safeguard the components of national identity for future generations.
A team of specialised researchers has carried out field documentation of Omani customs, norms and social character in different wilayats and governorates.
This is achieved by observing and recording social practices, inherited traditions, lifestyles and community values that distinguish Omani society, as well as documenting social occasions and the heritage associated with them.
These efforts reflect the richness and diversity of Oman’s cultural heritage across various local environments.
The documentation work includes collecting oral narratives and living testimonies from elderly individuals and those with deep knowledge of cultural heritage.
It also records manifestations of Omani social character in dress, customs, and social behaviours, in addition to documenting local norms that have historically contributed to strengthening social cohesion and embedding the system of authentic values for which Omani society is known.
These efforts fall within the specialisations of the National Records and Archives Authority, which aims to preserve and document the national memory in all its components and to highlight Oman’s rich and ancient civilisational and cultural heritage.
This enhances community awareness of the importance of preserving and documenting this heritage using scientific methodologies that ensure its sustainability and accessibility to researchers and interested parties. — ONA
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