Such is the title endowed to a cultural-historical exhibition that has opened September 9 at the Temurids History State Museum.

Such is the title endowed to a cultural-historical exhibition that has opened September 9 at the Temurids History State Museum.

The opening ceremony of the exposition was attended by representatives of ministries and agencies, creative associations, the diplomatic corps and international organizations, artists and art admirers. The exhibition is organized by the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the Amir Temur International Charity Fund, the Temurids History State Museum and the National Records and Archives Authority of the Sultanate of Oman.

The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Rustam Azimov and Chairman of the National Records and Archives Authority of the Sultanate of Oman – Dr Hamad bin Mohammed al-Dhoyani stressed in particular that the cooperation between Uzbekistan and Oman, as it is the case in all spheres, has been advancing consistently also in the area of culture and arts, basing on agreements reached during highest-level meetings of our two nations.

The cooperation between Uzbekistan and Oman is built on ancient historical ties and the cultural and spiritual association of our two peoples. The interaction between our two countries has been steadily evolving in the spheres of trade, investments, transport communications, tourism and culture.

Our two nations wield immense potential in the travel industry. In Oman, huge interest is manifest to the historic cities and shrines in our country. Musicians from Oman are regular in the Sharq Taronalari (Melodies of the East) International Music Festival organized in Samarkand.

The exhibition launched in the Uzbek capital has become another embodiment of cultural cooperation between our two countries. The exposition demonstrates works of art and photos on the history and the contemporary life of Oman, samples of folk applied arts, historic documents, national costumes, jewelry articles. Exhibition visitors have an opportunity to get familiar with the lifestyle of the people of Oman, customs and traditions, literature and arts, music, culture and other walks of life.

“Following the establishment of diplomatic relations, cooperation started to actively advance along all the spheres of interaction,” says Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman to our country Mohammad bin Said bin Mohammad al-Lawati. “I would like to note in particular that the state visit by President Islam Karimov to the Sultanate of Oman in October 2009 facilitated a commencement of a new phase of ties between our two countries and served as a foundation for the expansion of cooperation scales. The agreements reached during that visit and the documents signed afforded a new impetus to the development of mutual cooperation. The goal sought by the present exhibition is the introduction of the public of Uzbekistan to the history of Oman and the culture of its people. This will serve for the further consolidation of partnership between our nations.”

Art admirers say they are particularly excited by the works presented at the exposition, the historical documents, ancient coins and maps, brilliant compositions, national melodies, songs and dances performed by Oman’s art connoisseurs. Here, visitors can familiarize with works of scholars and specialists on the preservation of national heritage, restoration and examination of historical documents.

The exhibition program includes also a quiz among students “Do You Know Oman?” Winners of the contest are to be granted an opportunity to visit that country.