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Oman's Silver Treasures Exhibition Opens in Belarus
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Oman's Silver Treasures Exhibition Opens in Belarus

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Museum of Oman opened an exhibition titled "The Splendour of Silver: Treasures from the Omani Court" in Vitebsk, Belarus.
  • The exhibition, part of the Slavianski Bazaar arts festival, showcases Omani silver craftsmanship.
  • It runs until August 16, 2026, and aims to foster cultural exchange and strengthen ties between Oman and Belarus.

Belarus is hosting "The Splendour of Silver: Treasures from the Omani Court," an exhibition by Oman's National Museum. The display opened Wednesday at the Vitebsk Museum of Local Lore, following a successful run in Minsk. This event is part of the 35th annual International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk.

The Sultanate of Oman's first participation in this prominent international cultural event marks a significant historic milestone, opening new avenues for professional dialogue and strengthening people-to-people ties with the Republic of Belarus.

— Jamal bin Hassan al-MoosawiThe Secretary-General of Oman's National Museum spoke at the exhibition's opening ceremony.

High-level representatives from both nations attended the opening. Oman's Secretary-General of the National Museum, Jamal bin Hassan al-Moosawi, and Belarus's Minister of Culture, Marat Sergeyevich Markov, were present. The exhibition features a curated collection of silver artifacts that once belonged to Omani sultans, highlighting the rich legacy and exceptional skill of Omani silversmiths.

Al-Moosawi stated that Oman's participation marks a significant milestone, opening avenues for professional dialogue and strengthening people-to-people ties. He noted the exhibition is a result of a cultural and heritage cooperation agreement signed in 2018, leading to joint projects in museum work, research, and education.

The exhibition, The Splendour of Silver: Treasures from the Omani Court, is the result of an ongoing partnership and close cooperation established following the signing of memoranda of understanding in the fields of heritage and culture in 2018.

— Jamal bin Hassan al-MoosawiHe explained the background and collaborative efforts behind the exhibition.

The exhibition, which runs until August 16, 2026, offers Belarusian audiences a chance to appreciate Oman's cultural heritage. It explores the diverse roles of silver, symbolizing beauty, protection, and the enduring excellence of Omani craftsmanship, extending beyond the royal court into everyday life. This cultural exchange is seen as a vital step in building friendship and mutual understanding.

This cultural event represents an important step in building new bridges of friendship and mutual understanding, affirming that cultural heritage remains a universal language that brings peoples together and fosters closer u

— Jamal bin Hassan al-MoosawiHe concluded by emphasizing the role of cultural heritage in fostering international relations.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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