Oman shows off its heritage, culture

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Oman shows off its heritage, culture

Posted : 2017-11-20 15:07

Updated : 2017-11-20 15:20

Oman Ambassador Mohamed Alharthy, third from right in front row, attends an open house program at the chancery in Seoul, Nov 10. / Courtesy of Embassy of Oman

By Rachel Lee

In collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, the Oman Embassy held an open house program at the chancery, Nov 10.

Students and teachers from Sangam High School and officials from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education attended the program, "Welcome to Oman." It aimed to familiarize Korean students with the history, culture and civilization of Oman, the embassy said.

Oman Ambassador Mohamed Alharthy briefed participants on his country's heritage, culture and modern life, including tourist attractions and Oman-Korea relations.

"The program focused on historical and cultural aspects of Oman and Oman-Korea relations and cooperation," the embassy said. "It also aimed to promote and enhance bilateral relations and cooperation."

The audience also viewed a documentary film about Oman and a cultural display at a museum inside the embassy. The program concluded with a Q&A contest and souvenirs.