Go See Today in NYC: Asia Society Double Feature

Today in New York, the Asia Society is putting up two noteworthy events: 


Word From Asia: Contemporary Writing from Pakistan
4:30-6pm
The recent surge in interest in Pakistani culture is reflected in the landmark publication of Modern Poetry of Pakistan, the first anthology of Pakistani poetry ever to include contemporary work translated from seven major languages, six regional (Bolachi, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Pashto, Seraiki, and Sindhi) and one national (Urdu). JoinHasina Gul, a woman poet and broadcaster writing in Pashto, Urdu poet Fahmida Riaz, and poet and travel writer Waqas Khwaja, the editor of the anthology, for a poetry reading and discussion of the rich variety of contemporary Pakistani poetry...
http://asiasociety.org/events-calendar/word-asia-contemporary-writing-pakistan


and 


Mushaira: Celebrating Urdu Poetry
8-10pm
The centuries-old legacy of Urdu poetry continues to flourish in Pakistan, India, and the Middle East through the mushaira, or gathering of poets and patrons. This event — which will gather a host of celebrated Pakistani poets — recreates the intimate teahouse atmosphere of the mushaira along with the myriad rituals and interactive etiquette for audience participation and response. Poetry readings will be in Urdu with English translation in a special co-presentation with Poet's House and City Lore.

The program will feature renowned Urdu poets Fahmida Riaz, Ifti Nasim, Shehla Naqvi, Noon Meem Danish, Humaira Rehman, and Raies Warsi. 
http://asiasociety.org/events-calendar/mushaira-celebrating-urdu-poetry




Hope to see you there!