Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 3: The Oxford Bookstore in collaboration with Wings of Verse hosted a soulful evening of art titled ‘Conquerors’, honouring the power of women and the many roles they play as nurturers, teachers and leaders.
The event was curated by Wings of Verse founder, poet and CNN-News18 senior news editor Ayushman Jamwal. The evening opened with the recitation of vivid verses by noted poets and performers like Arpan Khosla, Naveen Chourey, Samrudhi Dash, Dr Renu Mishra and Dr Jatinder Bhogal.
With the power of poems, the writers presented a profound and creative critique of society and the roles women are trapped in and relegated to. An unshackled woman is a powerful force of nature the world seldom witnesses, but when it does, it moves all of society in the right direction. This powerful message resonated in the verses of the poets.
The poetry reading was followed by a spirited musical performance by Mantash, an-8 member Indian classical music band. They sang verses of Kabir, honouring the everyday strength of women, and wooed audiences with their zeal and talent.
The event ended with a riveting debate on women’s reservation chaired by Supreme Court lawyer, writer and activist Avani Bansal. The vibrant debate with proponents, opponents and many viewpoints engaged the entire audience, as it swelled with more and more enthusiastic participants.
“Such events are essential to revitalize debates and discussions on women’s rights, and requires the participation of people from all walks of life,” said Avani Bansal.
“Words and good intentions are all that a writer has,” said Ayushman, adding that “Only when united with other artists does a thought and purpose grow into something more significant. That is the mission of Wings of Verse.”
Wings of Verse hold regular poetry and music symposiums to give artists a platform to promote ideas for a more socially conscious society.
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