A Festival of India is being organized in Oman from November 15, 2016 – March 24, 2017. The Festival will showcase diverse Indian culture, i.e. classical and folk dance, music, Indian cuisine and Exhibition on Islamic Art Calligraphy and will be staged in different cities of Oman, namely, Muscat, Sur, Sohar and Salalah. Following events will be showcased:

1. An eight-member Classical (Indian creative ballet) by Hritaal Dance Group led by Mr. Jaydeep Palit from 15-19 November, 2016.
2. Exhibition of Islamic Art Calligraphy by Rampur Raza Library from 21 November – 3 December, 2016.
3. An eight-member Vocal Sufiana music by a group led by Dr. Soma Ghosh from 24 – 29 January, 2017.
4. A fifteen-member Jammu & Kashmir dance and music group organized by North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala from 10 – 14 February, 2017.
5. Food Festival by ITDC, Ministry of Tourism from 15 – 19 March, 2017.
6. Fashion Show by NEFT/Ministry of Textiles – March, 2017