Executive Events....Truly Eventful!!
Executive Events will be handling the grand reception being organized by Le Meridien Hotel & Convention Center on 17th March 2010 in the honor of The Jewel of Muscat. The ship's voyage begins in Oman, with stops in India (the stop being the Kerala Coast), Sri Lanka and Malaysia, before ending in Singapore. The journey retraces part of the historic maritime trade route between Arabia and the Far East. The evening will witness a grandeur of various Indian ethnic art in the Oman Hall of Le Meridien .
In 1998, archaeologists discovered what became known as the Belitung wreck off Indonesia a 9th-century ship that was part of the trade, along the maritime silk route. This find spurred the Jewel Of Muscat project, designed to give modern day generations and Oman’s youth the opportunity to train in navigation and sailing techniques as part of their natural heritage, while deepening our understanding of ancient links between Arabia, The Western Indian Ocean Region and the Far East.
The Jewel Of Muscat is now embarking on a historic voyage from Oman to Singapore in the same spirit as Omanis did thousands of years ago. The Omani sailors taking part in the voyage have a chance to represent their country by making this new historic journey.The 18 meter ship has been built without nails. The planks were sewn together with coconut fiber, and had to fit perfectly so as to ensure that the ship is watertight. The wood is protected by a layer of goat fat mixed with lime. The planking on the ship is made from Afzelia africana timber from Ghana. The Jewel of Muscat was built in a specially constructed ship yard at a beach in Qantab, Oman. During its voyage, the team will use 9th-century navigation techniques.
To know more visit http://www.jewelofmuscat.com/
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