Over 300 families receive support at frankincense market
The vibrant atmosphere is filled with the aroma of frankincense and adorned with authentic Omani heritage and arts.
Through this initiative, Dhofar Municipality supports over 300 productive families and small-to-medium enterprises from various wilayats in the governorate. The market showcases a variety of handicrafts, traditional Omani foods, and heritage products that reflect Dhofar's cultural and social identity.
Salim bin Abdullah Fadhil, supervisor of the Frankincense Market, pointed out that this year's edition features notably diverse participation, thanks to direct support from Dhofar Municipality. He emphasised that the market is not merely a sales outlet, but an integrated platform to display and promote local heritage elements.
He added that visitors can explore a wide range of handmade crafts, including palm-frond products, incense burners and Omani frankincense goods, alongside traditional foods prepared by productive families.
The accompanying events include daily performances on the market stage from 4 pm until midnight, where traditional Omani art troupes present heritage-inspired performances, along with children's shows, folk theatre and musical evenings featuring Omani artists. - ONA
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