A trip to retrace steps of ancestors
A group of 400 people undertook an adventure walk on a 14km trail last week, in a bid to revive the tradition and lifestyle of their ancestors.
The trip, named ‘For the love of His Majesty the Sultan and the Sultanate’, was organised by Al Qadsiya Adventure and Hiking Team in Al Ain village, in the wilayat of Samail in Dakhliyah.
Speaking to Muscat Daily, Salim Salman al Mahrooqi, head of the Al Qadsiya team, informed that the participants of this trip came in 20 different groups from various governorates.
“The hike, which began at 7.30am, was a testament to the participants’ commitment to health, adventure and domestic tourism,” he added.
The hike took four hours to complete, traversing from Al Ain through several areas in Samail and back to the starting point.
According to Mahrooqi, the hike was meticulously planned with a detail planning of the participants various activities - from studying the location and weather conditions to ensuring the safety and suitability of the number of participants. This attention to detail makes for a fulfilling and safe experience for participants.
“It also included several activities such as reciting poems - Aazi, which embodies the originality of the past with popular songs. Participants made traditional painting depicting the old way of living,” said Mahrooqi.
“The idea of this trip had been executed to revive the lifestyle and practices of our forefathers. It was in a way tracing the footsteps of our grandparents.”
The participants attempted to experience the struggles and sufferings that their ancestors had to face as they traversed through different terrains, drinking water from wadis, fighting adverse weather conditions in summers and winters, he said.
Al Qadsiya Adventure and Hiking Team’s annual plan includes many events to bolster domestic tourism and promote the spirit of adventure.
However, its commitment extends beyond adventure. The team engages in community activities, including clean up drives across various wilayats, demonstrating its dedication to voluntarism, Mahrooqi pointed out.
“We urge citizens and residents to participate in the group’s upcoming activities which foster a collective spirit of adventure,” he added.
The participants of this trip came in 20 different groups from various governorates. The hike was a testament to their commitment to health, adventure and domestic tourism SALIM AL MAHROOQI