In a continued endeavour to offer authentic experiences and heartfelt hospitality, Shangri-La Muscat recently appointed a frankincense sommelier, Khalid Al Amri. He happens to be Oman’s first accredited expert and leads a guided tour of the private frankincense garden at the resort. Frankincense or luban as it is called in India has a unique history and mystical story behind it. The tale of the three wise men gifting frankincense to baby Jesus is widely popular, but do you know the origins, mystical story, and its cultural connect? All this and more are revealed during this interesting tour. The Frankincense Sommelier Khalid has trained under Dr. Patricia Groves who has spent over 20 years researching and writing books about Oman’s heritage, art, and culture. Khalid embarked ...
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