12-07-2025
RGO's music band dazzles at the Basel Tattoo Festival
BASEL: The Royal Guard of Oman's (RGO) music band on Saturday conducted a concert at the 2025 Basel Tattoo festival held in Basel, Switzerland, as part of the international festival, which continues until July 21.
The participation came as a response to an official invitation from the Swiss Ministry of Defence reflecting the deep historical relations and cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries.
Brigadier General Ramis bin Jumaan al Awairah
Brigadier General Ramis bin Jumaan al Awairah, Director-General of Music at the RGO, said: 'The participation aimed to highlight the civilised and cultural image of the Sultanate of Oman. The Sultanate of Oman sees culture and arts as a means of spreading messages of peace and cultural communication'.
The concert received a standing ovation from attendees and organisers who applauded the mesmerising performance of the RGO's music band, which reflected the advanced and professional level of military music in the Sultanate of Oman. — ONA
