Children play by the shore at Kumzar Village in Oman, Feb. 19, 2025. Kumzar, a remote fishing village in the Musandam Peninsula in northern Oman, located in a sheltered harbor near the strategic shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz. Due to its unique geographical location, Kumzar can only be accessed by boat, making it relatively isolated from the rest of Oman. This isolation has helped preserve its distinct cultural and linguistic identity. The residents of Kumzar primarily rely on fishing for their livelihood, maintaining a traditional maritime way of life. (Photo: Xinhua)

Children enjoy themselves in the water at Kumzar Village in Oman, Feb. 19, 2025. Kumzar, a remote fishing village in the Musandam Peninsula in northern Oman, located in a sheltered harbor near the strategic shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz. Due to its unique geographical location, Kumzar can only be accessed by boat, making it relatively isolated from the rest of Oman. This isolation has helped preserve its distinct cultural and linguistic identity. The residents of Kumzar primarily rely on fishing for their livelihood, maintaining a traditional maritime way of life. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows the entrance to Kumzar Village in Oman. Kumzar, a remote fishing village in the Musandam Peninsula in northern Oman, located in a sheltered harbor near the strategic shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz. Due to its unique geographical location, Kumzar can only be accessed by boat, making it relatively isolated from the rest of Oman. This isolation has helped preserve its distinct cultural and linguistic identity. The residents of Kumzar primarily rely on fishing for their livelihood, maintaining a traditional maritime way of life. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows a view of Kumzar Village in Oman. Kumzar, a remote fishing village in the Musandam Peninsula in northern Oman, located in a sheltered harbor near the strategic shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz. Due to its unique geographical location, Kumzar can only be accessed by boat, making it relatively isolated from the rest of Oman. This isolation has helped preserve its distinct cultural and linguistic identity. The residents of Kumzar primarily rely on fishing for their livelihood, maintaining a traditional maritime way of life. (Photo: Xinhua)