Why Oman Is Popular For Holidays ??

Adventurous Camel Race

One exciting event that happens in the Sultanate is Camel race. The camels get complete training to run on the race track. The events usually take place between the months of September and June in Seeb which has become a center to this unique sport. The camels are allowed to stay in Royal places in Seeb. In this race the camels run at a speed of more than 60 km/hr. The camels are given proper training and are taken care of.The winners are rewarded with huge cash prizes and cars. This event helps people of Oman to revive their relationship with camels which have been a very important part of the culture, and show the world their traditional side. The camels were once considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity among Omani people. Almost like horse racing with dedicated tracks for racing this event has become a major success and attracts spectators from all over the world.

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