Now that the Muscat Festival 2014 is underway I went mid-afternoon for a visit.
It was nice to see the familar Continue reading “Muscat Festival 2014 in Amarat”
Muscat Festival 2014 in Amarat
Category: Culture
Oman’s culture is built on a continuous civilization that has developed for more than 5,000 years – learn more here
My UNESCO – Walking Through History Book gets a double page spread in Y Magazine
Y Magazine’ s Kate Ginn rang me last week regarding a piece in the magazine about my UNESCO book “Walking Through History”. I of course expected a short piece with a photo or two. So it was fantastic to open up Y Magazine this morning and see a double page spread about the book. You can read it here http://www.y-oman.com/2013/03/heritage-hunter/ (thanks Kate)
Chris Fisher of Oman’s Merge FM chats with me about the book ‘Walking Through History’
Chris Fisher of MergeFM Radio in Oman talks about the book ‘ Walking Through History’ with Tony.
How he manages to juggle all the controls at his desk and Continue reading “Chris Fisher of Oman’s Merge FM chats with me about the book ‘Walking Through History’”
Arab Horses in Oman looking splendid before an event.
One of my favourite photos is this of Arab Horses in Oman decked out in traditional silver. Marco Polo wrote about them in his book ‘The Travels’ – “and the merchants take a great number of Arab horses to that market (of India from Al Balid)”
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Special Offer on Oman UNESCO Book ready to launch on February 14
Do you live in Oman? Would you like a great price on the book ‘Walking through History’? Its all about Oman’s 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bat, Al Ayn and Al Kutm; Bahla; 5 Aflaj Systems and the Land of Frankincense.
Filled with unique colour images and well researched information – this is the first Coffee Table Book about Oman’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites .
If you want it as a gift or to enjoy yourself – Crème de la Crème magazine have decided to help support the book’s launch.
Pick up a copy of the new February issue of Crème de la Crème magazine. Then take the magazine into their office of the building on ’ al Elm Street‘ in Al Khuwair ‘(opposite the Platinum Hotel off Dohat al Adab Street ) – and you will get Rial Omani 5/- off a copy of the book – its already in the Al Roya warehouse for the launch on February 14th.
Walking Through History – sample of printed book arrives – so the publication is on schedule
I dropped into Al Roya’s office and saw the ‘dummy’ of my book.
All the pages have Continue reading “Walking Through History – sample of printed book arrives – so the publication is on schedule”
Weaving in Oman a traditional craft
Oman still has a few traditional pit loom weavers and I enjoyed a visit to one.
Using a Continue reading “Weaving in Oman a traditional craft”
Shawarma Sandwich in Oman
Shawarma Sandwiches in Oman are a staple snack. Made from lamb or, as here, chicken grilled on a vast rotating stand they are ready to go in less than a minute.
National Museum Muscat creating models of boats for display.
I had an interesting visit to the workshop where exhibits for Oman’s new National Museum are being made.
From renovating old boats , through to Continue reading “National Museum Muscat creating models of boats for display. “
International Museum Day 2012 Oman Land of Frankincense Museum in Salalah
As the 18th May is International Museum Day I thought
it would be nice to have a picture from Oman’s Land of Frankincense Museum in Salalah, probably my favourite Museum in Oman.
If you are interested in learning more about Frankincense, Oman is the source of Boswellia Sacra and my book ‘The Land of Frankincense’ has over 180pages about this mystical product and the land it grows in.
Gershwin and Mendelssohn at the Royal Opera House
We enjoyed an evening of Gershwin and Felix Mendelssohn at the Royal Opera House,
while Thunder & Lightning played outside around Muscat.
Gershwin’s music was Continue reading “Gershwin and Mendelssohn at the Royal Opera House”
World Heritage in Oman on World Heritage Day
18 April is World Heritage Day. In the far south of Oman are the sites under the UNESCO citation Land of Frankincense.
The Frankincense Tree itself can be found in places scattered throughout the Dhofar Mountains, including here at Wadi Dawkah, the UNESCO WHS.
Abdullah Al Shuhi’s new book – ‘Oman Living Traditions’
Hot on the heels of Tonny’s art exhibition, Abdullah Al Shuhi has launched his new book ‘Oman Living Traditions’ at Bait al Baranda.
I first met Abdullah almost 20 Continue reading “Abdullah Al Shuhi’s new book – ‘Oman Living Traditions’”
Tonny Holsbergen – A Day in Oman
It was a pleasure to catch up with Tonny Holsbergen artist after probably two years.
Her art exhibition in Continue reading “Tonny Holsbergen – A Day in Oman”
Jewel of Muscat’s Museum opens in Singapore
Sitting in her new home –
the Jewel of Muscat is Continue reading “Jewel of Muscat’s Museum opens in Singapore”
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