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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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.
Past Events
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
An Ocean of Paper Teacher Workshop at SQCC
On Saturday 22 June, teachers from across the DMV participated in a teacher workshop titled “Sailing an Ocean of Paper: Teaching Indian Ocean Economic and Social History.” Dr. Susan Douglass, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown University, started the workshop with her presentation “Trading, Merchants, Goods, and Means of Travel over Time in the Indian…
Abstract Calligraphy Workshop at SQCC
On Friday, 28 June, SQCC hosted an Abstract Calligraphy Workshop with Omani calligrapher Saleh Al Shukairi. The all-day event begin with a lecture by Mr. Al Shukairi on the history of Arabic calligraphy (khatt). The lecture explored the development of Arabic calligraphy in the Middle East from the seventh century to the modern era, including…
SQCC Hosts Private Opening of 2019 Summer Exhibition
On the evening of 27 June, the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosted a private opening of its summer exhibition titled “Tolerance, Understanding, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam.” The world-renowned exhibition aims to increase intercultural dialogue through art while promoting mutual respect and understanding among nations and cultures. First launched in 2010, over 125 international cities…
SQCC Participates in Farragut Friday
On Friday, 21 June, SQCC participated for the third time in Golden Triangle BID’s Farragut Fridays, a free afternoon summer event featuring local organizations and businesses in Washington, D.C. Welcomed by the scent of heated frankincense, dozens of visitors stopped by SQCC’s popular tent to learn about Omani culture and paint ornamental majmars (frankincense burners).SQCC…
SQCC Hosts Teachers from Close Up Washington
On Tuesday 11 June, SQCC hosted 20 teachers from Close Up Washington D.C. Every year, Close Up welcomes nearly 2,000 educators from across the country to Washington, D.C. where they explore the city through tours, workshops, and seminars. The insights provided throughout the week aim to enhance teachers’ instructional strategies. The afternoon event led teachers on a guided tour through the Omani cultural exhibition…