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The National Museum and the National Records & Archives Authority, participated as a guest of honour on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Minsk, Belarus.
On this occasion, the National Museum organised an exhibition titled: 'Oman: The Jewel of the East; Crafts Heritage', as part of the events of 'The Day of Oman'; an initiative to introduce Oman's culture, civilisation and history in the international platforms.
The exhibition was inaugurated on September 18, under the patronage of Yury Bondar, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Belarus. The inauguration was attended by a number of ministers, undersecretaries and ambassadors of sisterly countries in the Republic of Belarus, in addition to a group of academics, artists and those interested in cultural affairs and museums.
The exhibition which will conclude on January 19, 2020, has on display 104 objects from the National Museum, 10 objects from the National Records & Archive Authority and 15 art works from Sawarah - a society established as part of the Child Welfare Centre activities under Ministry of Social Development.
The exhibition also highlights Omani traditional handicrafts that represent the sultanate and its people through past and present; as it documents the various cultural lifestyles. In the exhibition, the National Museum showcases selective traditional costumes and jewelleries, ceremonial weapons, and traditional handicrafts such as daggers and incense burners which are the most prominent traditional handicrafts in Oman.
It also highlights many aspects of Oman's ancient civilisation such as food serving, hospitality, traditional fabric and the status of camels in Oman.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Record and Archive Authority and the National Archives of the Republic of Belarus; an effective contribution to develop cultural cooperation, holding documentary events and conferences, and organising joint conferences and seminars.
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