2007 International Urdu Conference, Sydney

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2007 International Urdu Conference, SydneyEvent date: October 19, 2007Place: Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOrganized by: Urdu Society of AustraliaParticipating poets/artists: Ahmad Faraz, Noshi Gilani, Ifti Nasim, Safdar HamdaniContact person: Saeed KhanPhone: 61 414 698 634Email: saeedk@bigpond.net.auInfo on the web: http://Description: As a part of its Urdu Festival 2007, the Urdu Society of Australia is organising a series of events in October-November to promote Urdu language and culture. A 3-day International Urdu conference including a Mushaira (Recital) is planned fro 19-21 October 2007 in Sydney.A series of Mushairas across Australia are also a part of the festival. Other events include a book fair to promote works of local and guest writers, book launches and a ghazal evening are also being planned. The conference venue is located at Sydney 's famous Olympic Park. The main agenda of Urdu Conference's is based on two themes: - The role of poetry & literature in promoting peace, understanding and democracy - The development of Urdu language, culture and literature in the WestThe conference committee consists of international representatives from North America, Europe, and Middle-East and is headed by Urdu Society of Australia's Vice President Saeed Khan. The committee members include Dr Shabbir Haider (President Urdu Society of Australia) Rehan Alvi (Sydney), Shamim Zaidi (Melbourne), Professor Samina Yasmeen (Perth), Ashraf Shad (UAE, Middle East/Pakistan), Hussain Majrooh (Lahore), Ashfaq Hussain (Toronto), Iftikhar Nasim (Chicago) and Safdar Hamdani (London). So far the guest poets/witers that have been confirmed include Ahmad Faraz ( Pakistan), Noshi Gillani, Ifi Nasim (US) and Safdar Hamdani (UK). Invitations will be sent to selected organisations, writers and academics around the world to take part in Urdu Conference.