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Omani Traditional Games Season 2026 launches in Salalah
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Omani Traditional Games Season 2026 launches in Salalah

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Omani Traditional Games Season 2026 has commenced in Salalah, coinciding with the Khareef Dhofar monsoon season.
  • Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the event aims to promote awareness of Oman's heritage in traditional games and sports.
  • The season includes a championship, a virtual reality experience for children, and an exhibition showcasing traditional games.

Salalah is hosting the Omani Traditional Games Season 2026, an event that kicked off on Thursday at Al Dahariz Beach. The 3-day festival aligns with the Khareef Dhofar, or monsoon, season.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organized the event with the goal of raising public awareness and familiarizing visitors with Oman's rich heritage of traditional games and sports. This initiative also aims to bolster the tourism sector by integrating sporting activities into the local attractions.

The season features several components, including the Dhofar Governorate’s Clubs Championship for Omani Traditional Games. Additionally, an interactive platform will allow children to experience traditional games through virtual reality technology. A mini-exhibition displaying photographs, paintings, and other artifacts related to traditional games will also be part of the festivities.

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