About us
Welcome to the Amsterdam Ghazal Meetup!
A gathering for lovers of Urdu language, poetic readings, South Asian Desi poetry (Hindi, Punjabi, Bollywood), Ghazals, Sufi poetry by Rumi and Hafiz, and spoken word poetry. Join us for enriching discussions on various poems and poets that pique our interests. Let's come together to explore the beauty and depth of lyrical words in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just starting to delve into this world, all are welcome to share their love for poetry and connect with fellow poetry lovers.
Upcoming events
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June Ghazal Meetup (Ghalib edition)
Wanakam, Ruyschstraat 34, Amsterdam, NLFor the lovers of ghazal and hindi/urdu poetry.
Show up ready to share your favourite ghazals or to discover new ones.Share your favourites or your thoughts in the discussion thread for the next meetup https://www.meetup.com/amsterdam-ghazal-meetup/discussions/
This time we have a theme! And the theme is Ghalib.
Share your favourite Ghalib fact or ghazal that you found meaningful.Get in the mood for Ghalib with this beautiful presentation by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan https://youtu.be/40G9d5LBdUU
or, let Javed Akhtar introduce you to Ghalib https://youtu.be/mbg4MuRQELc
This relatively short series is an excellent introduction to Ghalib’s life and work.
Ghalib is perfectly played by Naseerudin and his poetry sung beautifully by Jagjit and Chitra 😍
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr_ncX3ujahZnvehufZb47a1-wDQyYHEu3 attendees
Past events
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