Tuesday, November 17, 2009

News at Eleven: For the first time, over 100 poets

and writers from all over Paktika and the surrounding provinces of Ghazni and Khowst came together to read, write and share poetry, Nov. 12.

The attending poets gathered within the Shura Hall in the provincial capital of Sharana for a two-day event.

Ten years ago, this sort of event would be unthinkable under the harsh Taliban regime that forbade any sort of artistic expression.

from Combined Joint Task Force--82: Poetry and peace

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1 comment :

Lauren said...

That's refreshing to hear :)