26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Child Culture Centre launches innovative projects
Muscat – In a landmark move to preserve cultural heritage and foster national identity among the younger generation, the Child Culture Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, has unveiled a series of cutting-edge initiatives aimed at children and youth across Oman.
These projects are designed to integrate Omani culture into educational and entertainment platforms, aligning with Oman Vision 2040's goals of promoting a creative, tech-savvy society rooted in heritage.
Salwa bint Saif al Rashidi, Director of the Child Culture Centre, said the center is launching a new wave of digital projects that combine tradition with innovation. 'Through virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and gaming applications, we aim to connect new generations to their cultural roots in ways that are contemporary, immersive, and engaging,' she noted.
The initiatives go beyond technical engagement. They are carefully designed to build lasting emotional and cognitive connections between children and their Omani identity. Salwa emphasized that the content is not just informative but also interactive, transforming heritage into a living experience and nurturing a strong sense of belonging.
Among the flagship projects is 'Introducing the Children's Culture Centre', a hologram-based 3D display that presents the center's vision, goals, and programmes. Another standout is 'Displaying an Ancient Omani Manuscript', which uses hologram technology to showcase the legacy of renowned Omani physician Rashid bin Omaira, introducing children to ancient Omani medical knowledge and manuscripts.
In the realm of arts, the 'Folk Arts' project stands out as a culturally rich, interactive educational app that introduces children to traditional Omani dances, musical instruments, and costumes through playful, gamified experiences.
'These projects are a bridge between past and future,' Salwa added. 'They instill values, deepen cultural understanding, and empower our youth to carry Omani heritage proudly into the modern world.'
Available in multiple languages, these initiatives also aim to amplify Omani culture on the global stage, offering a dynamic model for combining education, technology, and heritage in nation-building.
