The Omaniness of the festival was evident in the traditional music, frankincense-scented air, and warm hospitality of the locals.

An Omani spoke eloquently about the role of frankincense in their community.

The Omani delegation presented its conservation plan at the international conference.

Omanis celebrated the reopening of the coastal market with traditional music and dances.

She grew up speaking Omani Arabic and later studied classical Arabic at university.