Events at SQCC
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) regularly cosponsors events with other institutions around Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. SQCC participates in festivals and workshops with other organizations in order to fulfill its mission of educating Americans about Omani culture and supporting cross cultural exchange between the US and Oman.
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Recent Events
NCUSAR Interns visit SQCC Interns from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations visited SQCC on 3 July. NCUSAR is an American non-profit, educational NGO dedicated to improving American understanding of the Arab countries, the Mideast, and the Islamic world. The group began their visit with a tour of the permanent exhibition space, during which they…
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SQCC hosts Kalimah Programs for Arabic Language, Culture, and Arts
SQCC hosted a group from the Kalimah Programs for Arabic Language, Culture, and Arts Summer Camp on 9 July. The group began their visit with a tour of SQCC’s permanent exhibition in Arabic. During the tour, campers learned about Omani culture, traditional handicrafts, history and dress. After the tour of the permanent exhibition, the group…
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16 July – Omani Cultural Evening
SQCC hosted its annual Omani Cultural Evening on 16 July showcasing many aspects of Omani culture and traditions through food, music, art, and activities for all ages. Many visitors came from across the metro region to attended the yearly event celebrating the history and culture of the Sultanate of Oman. The highlight of the evening…
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Afternoon Arts & Crafts at SQCC – Model Mandoos Making
Part of SQCC's Arts & Crafts series, SQCC staff taught attendees about the the role of the mandoos in Omani history and culture. Staff also provided guests with all the materials necessary to design, create, and decorate elaborate and detailed models of the mandoos which they took home
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SQCC Hosts Public Lecture with Dr. Valerie Hoffman
SQCC welcomed Dr. Valerie Hoffman for her public lecture "The Role of Ibāḍī Islam in Omani History" on 1 August. Dr. Hoffman, Professor of Islamic Studies and Head of the Department of Religion at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, began her lecture with a historical overview of Ibadism by tracing its roots back to…
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SQCC Hosts Lecture with Co-Owners of Maydan
On 7 August, local connoisseurs of food and culture came to SQCC to attend an afternoon lecture titled "Oman: A Journey Through Food and Hospitality" with the co-owners of one of D.C.'s hottest new restaurants, Maydān. Co-owners of Maydān, Ms. Rose Previte and Mr. Chris Morgan, who is also co-executive chef, delighted the audience by sharing…
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SQCC hosts Young Professionals in International Affairs(YPIA)
SQCC hosted a group from the Young Professionals in International Affairs (YPIA) on August 26. YPIA strives to be a place for young and young at heart professionals from all backgrounds to create an interconnected global community that actively engages on international affairs in a multifaceted way, creating a better understanding of the world around them. The group began…
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Oman Night at Maydan
On 10 September, friends of SQCC and foodies alike gathered at Maydān restaurant for Oman Night. This special event featured an Oman-inspired menu with a flavors inspired by Oman's maritime heritage. Designed by Chef Chris Morgan and co-owner Rose Privete, each dish was prepared as an homage to the meals they had shared with local…
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Professional Development Business Arabic Immersion Workshop
On 20 September, GW-CIBER and SQCC co-hosted the Professional Development Business Arabic Immersion Workshop for Arabic language instructors. The workshop was led by Dr. Mohssen Esseesy, GW Professor of Arabic and International Affairs. Discussion sessions were held on teaching business Arabic and developing short-term study abroad programs for the purpose of teaching business Arabic. Following…
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Public Lecture with Dr. Jeremy Prestholdt
On 24 September, Dr. Jeremy Prestholdt, University of California, San Diego, delivered a lecture at SQCC on the extraordinary voyage of the Sultana. The Sultana, the flagship of Sultan Sayyid Said bin Sultan, traveled from Zanzibar to New York City in 1840 as a trading and diplomatic mission, carrying with it the first Arab envoy…
Events
These events range from our SQCC annual conference, held in partnership with a different university each year, to multicultural festivals and events hosted by organizations like the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries (Washington, D.C.), Arab Festival Orlando (Orlando, FL) and the Children's Museum of Manhattan (New York City, NY). SQCC also annually holds a booth at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) annual conference, where SQCC promotes its Indian Ocean in World History website, a free classroom resource, to K-12 educators.