Omani Silver Heritage Shines at Belarus Exhibition

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, July 19, 2026

The National Museum of Oman has opened "The Splendour of Silver: Collections from the Omani Courts" exhibition at the Vitebsk Museum of Local Traditions in Belarus, showcasing Omani silver artefacts linked to royal heritage and craftsmanship. This event strengthens cultural ties between Oman and Belarus as part of ongoing cooperation agreements, coinciding with the 35th Slavianski Bazaar International Arts Festival and highlighting Oman’s rich artisanal traditions.

The National Museum of Oman has inaugurated an exhibition titled "The Splendour of Silver: Collections from the Omani Courts" at the Vitebsk Museum of Local Traditions in Belarus. The exhibit, which runs through August 16, highlights the rich heritage of Omani silver craftsmanship and royal collections, emphasizing the cultural and artistic significance of silver in Oman.

This exhibition follows a previous showcase held in December 2025 at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Minsk. Its launch coincides with the 35th edition of the Slavianski Bazaar International Arts Festival in Vitebsk and was officiated by Belarusian Minister of Culture Marat Sergeevich Markov.

The display features a selection of silver artefacts linked to the Sultans of Oman in Muscat and Zanzibar, illustrating the role of silver in Omani society and craftsmanship. Organized into five thematic sections—Omani daggers, perfume culture, silver craftsmanship, traditional costumes, and elite fashion—the exhibition explores how silver has been integrated into Omani identity, spanning royal customs, ceremonial items, and daily life.

At the opening, Jamal bin Hassan al Mousawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum of Oman, stated that the exhibition represents a key milestone in fostering cultural collaboration and strengthening people-to-people ties between Oman and Belarus. He highlighted that the event is the result of ongoing cooperation following the signing of memoranda of understanding on heritage and culture between the two countries in 2018. These agreements have enabled joint initiatives in museum development, research, and education.

The exhibition offers visitors a comprehensive view of Oman’s cultural depth through displays of silver jewelry, traditional garments, weapons, and other artefacts that symbolize the Sultanate’s history and artisanal traditions. The Vitebsk Museum of Local Traditions, one of Belarus’s oldest cultural venues, supports the exhibition by providing a prominent setting known for its extensive collections in fine arts, military history, and archaeology.

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