Muscat festival celebration of unique heritage and cultural diversity

The Muscat festival one of Oman's biggest tourist draw for mally kicks off on January 21- 2008 at different locations in Muscat. The one month cultural extravaganza celebrates the unique heritage of Muscat, as well as the cultural diversity of the country. The 4 season's magazine, dedicating this edition to the festival, features some insights on what to do and what to see in the course of the festival duration. As a leading destination and a rising star in the realm of tourist destinations, the strikingly beautiful scenery of Muscat has always prompted people to talk about it's varied charms, thanks to the Muscat municipality that has spared no effort in developing all corners covering the whole city. The festival will commence with a host of artistic, cultural, sports and activities for all The extravaganza, which runs till February 15, offers a kaleidoscope of activities, events and displays designed to entertain, amuse, educate, enrich, delight, thrill and enchant. The organizers, Muscat municipality, have promised wholesome entertainment aimed at wooing back the visitor as often as possible In fact Muscat festival has proved to be a powerful event reflecting the technical, cultural and social features of a deep rooted Omani civilization, and the festival has become a strong historical symbol of Muscat's significance as a city of great importance. This year's festivities will have another unique aspect apart from the rich cultural display that includes more focus on family fun with a lot of new features that makes it even more interesting than its predecessors. Indeed, the Muscat festival is a family oriented bash designed to appeal to families across the cultural and ethnic spectrum. Traditionally a major draw with omanis from across the country, the event also pulls in sizeable numbers of GCC visitors and, of late, tourists from Asia and Europe as well. Scores of visitors gulf tourists and local residents alike head for these delightful outdoors, characterized by verdant, picturesque landscapes. In fact, Muscat municipality is in continuous progress in developing and enhancing the well being of the citizens and residents by leaving no stone unturned in matters related to cleanliness and beatification. The issue also looks at how Oman is transforming into a preferred destination for international home seekers. As a rising star in the realm of tourist destinations, the beautiful scenery of Muscat has always prompted has attracted international home seekers to throng to Oman. Four major integrated tourism development projects blue city, the wave, jebal sifah and salalah beach which have already made headway in Oman, encapsulate all the prime ingredients aimed at nurturing the way of living. The blue city project enjoys a number of advantages not only as an integrated modern resort but the area itself expresses an appreciable uniqueness, rich and natural beauty, distinct environmental integrity that ensures all potential for success.