Poets showcased their talent at a poetry recital organized by Punjab Arts Council (PAC) Rawalpindi with Director Arts Councial Sajjad Hussain as special guest.
During the event, the poets who showcased their talents included Raja Nazak Mahmood, Raja Tasawwur Mahmood, Chaudhry Zulfiqar, Tariq Mubeen, Muhammad Rehan Tahir, Muhammad Zaheer, Muhammad Rasheed, Raja Shoaib Khalid, Aqeel Mahmood and Hafiz Arsalan.
Speaking on the occasion, Director of the Arts Council, Sajjad Hussain stated that poetry recitation was a hallmark of the Pothohar region. He said that the main purpose of such events was to promote poetry and literature.
He said, “These gatherings enhance literary taste and bring people closer to literature. Poetry recitation helps preserve language and culture. The themes of Pothohari poetry recitation are very diverse, including love, natural landscapes, rural life, social issues, and epic tales.”
Assistant Director Muhammad Suleman mentioned that the platform of the Arts Council was always available for the promotion of art, culture, and literature. Pothohari poetry recitation was an enduring tradition that was an important part of the cultural and literary life of the people of Pothohar, he added.
Muhammad Suleman stated that this tradition not only keeps their language and literature alive but also serves as a means to connect the new generation with their culture.
At the end of the event, Director Sajjad Hussain congratulated the entire team for presenting a beautiful program.
