ISLAMABAD: A number of renowned poets recited their poetry at an event held to pay tributes to the richness of Urdu poetry and the power of words.

‘Mehfil-i-Sukhan’ held under Serena Hotels’ Cultural Diplomacy Initiative on Saturday night brought together some of Pakistan’s esteemed poets including Anwar Masood, Kishwar Naheed, Iftikhar Arif, Anwar Shaoor, Yasmin Hameed, Javed Saba, Akhtar Usman, Ahmad Ataullah, Zahoor Ahmed, Hamida Shaheen, Umair Najmi and Farjad Mahdi, says a press release Each poet recited captivating verses that left the audience spellbound.

The Mushaira was not just a recital but a celebration of language, tradition and timeless art of verse.

Serena Hotels not only promote events like ‘Mehfil-i-Sukhan’ but also actively support renowned literary gatherings such as the Lahore and Quetta literary festivals, strengthening its mission to promote Urdu language and cultural heritage across Pakistan.

Published in Dawn, October 28th, 2024