Oman - Bidiyah Tourism Forum Highlights Tourism Attractions,Traditions





Oman - Bidiyah Tourism Forum Highlights Tourism Attractions,Traditions

20-1-2017

Bidiyah, In a bid to reinvigorate tourism movement in the Governorate of North A'Sharqiyah in general and the Wilayats of Bidiyah and Wadi Bani Khalid in particular, the Wilayat of Bidiyah hosted the 1st Bidiyah Tourism Forum 2016 during November 30th to December 9th . The forum was organized by the branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in the Governorate of North A'Sharqiyah under the theme "Economic Development and Tourism Enrichment".

   The forum highlighted major tourism attractions in the Governorate of North A'Sharqiyah. It sought to find constructive cooperation among various public and private institutions, as well as benefiting from experiences of neighbouring countries in the field of reviving domestic tourism, particularly tourism related to forums and festivals.

   The forum aimed at contributing with government efforts exerted to achieve economic diversification through revitalizing high-added value economic sectors in the Sultanate, most importantly the tourism sector, in addition to highlighting tourism products of travel and tourism companies in the governorate, particularly tourist camps renowned in the Wilayat of Bidiyah.

   The forum included several various activities, the foremost of which is the Heritage Village that witnessed a large turnout of visitors from various age categories. It included many corners and sections that showcased images, publications, models for the activities and services rendered by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government institutions in the Wilayats of Bidiyah and Wadi Bani Khalid.

   The Heritage Village also included models of agricultural, rural and Bedouin villages that contain many elements of social life represented in heritage, customs, traditions and various traditional folklore arts, as well as traditional crafts, such as dagger or "Khanjar" manufacturing, raw dates "Tabseer," date-palm fronds and pasturage.

   The forum also included a seminar on Tourism and Economy, which was opened by Ayman bin Abdullah al-Hassani, OCCI Deputy Chairman for Economic Affairs and Branches. The seminar addressed tourist topics on tourism investment opportunities in the Sultanate, means of supporting tourist projects, how to market for tourism and promote for tourist elements at the GCC states, besides tourism in desert camps.

   Additionally, the forum witnessed poetry night as elite poets from within the Sultanate and GCC countries took part. The event was presented by the media man Hussein al-A'mri under the patronage of Sheikh Hamad bin Hilal al-Ma'amari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Culture for Cultural Affairs.

   Heritage, customs and traditions had received a good portion in activities of Bidiyah Tourism Forum. Horse Ardha, which is an Omani authentic traditional sport since old times, as well as camel Ardha and camel beauty show. Racetracks in the wilaya received large numbers of those who love this kind of sport as citizens in the Wilayat of Bidiyah still preserve such traditions and teach their sons how to ride horses and camels.

   Further, the forum included shooting competition where large number of shooters took part. The contest witnessed tough competition during its various stages.

   Moreover, the forum organized classic cars show that attracted those who love such type of cars, as well as sand challenge adventures by SUV vehicles. This kind of sport is widely followed by its fans from within and outside the Sultanate.


 














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