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BAHLA — Citizens from the Wilayat of
Nizwa yesterday held a variety of activities
marking their delight at the presence
of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos in the Dakhiliyah
Governorate as part of the Royal
meet-the-people tour this year.
More than 650 men and women from
Nizwa took part in the national festivity
dubbed “Festival of Love and Allegiance”.
Folk troupes staged dances peculiar to
Nizwa, while more than 100 children
showcased a tableau known as “Al Tahloola,
Al Taimeema and Kasirat Suh”.
The finale was a show of the dance arts
of Al Maidan and Al Aazi, as well as laser
shows.
Meanwhile, horse race and pageants
known as Rakdh al Ardha were organised
by the people of Bahla at the Equestrian
Square here. Equestrian clubs from the
wilayats of Adam, Al Hamra and Manah
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Over 750 take part in popular celebration
also took part in the event, held in celebration
of His Majesty’s visit to the Dakhiliyah
governorate.
As part of the festival, horse men
and cameleers took their positions at the
square and chanted traditional songs, part
of a folkloric art known as Fan Mahoreb.
Camel riders performed Hambal al
Boush dance art, which was followed by
a slow march of camels and chanting of
popular songs.
Horse riders made a show of race
rides and equestrian skills to the accompaniment
of music concerts by the Royal
Army of Oman band which staged patriotic
songs.
The celebration was attended by ministers
accompanying His Majesty Sultan
Qaboos during the Royal tour, the Wali of
Bahla, shaikhs and local dignitaries.
— Pictures by Salim al Hashli, ONA