What a real honor to have been invited to the Dubomody Performing Arts Festival, to be at the same venue as poets known around the world was indeed one of the most incredible feelings. Each person brought with them a bit of their past, their journey and their views … [Read more...] about Dubomody Performing Arts Festival: poeTea stage
City TIMES: Emirates Literature Festival; Adult the FRINGE
We were featured in the City Times on Tuesday February 28th 2012, right along all the other famous people like Meryl Streep and Jean Dujardin. We had a wonderful performance. Everyone from Miranda Davidson and her group to Dubai Drama Group and the wonderful Sach Holden and … [Read more...] about City TIMES: Emirates Literature Festival; Adult the FRINGE
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012 Tishani Doshi and Bahareh Amidi
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presents an evening of poetry brought to you by acclaimed female poets Tishani Doshi, arriving from India, and Iranian American Bahareh Amidi, Abu Dhabi's resident Poetess of Light. The poetry recital will feature at 'The Tent' accompanied by … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012 Tishani Doshi and Bahareh Amidi
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature: Bahareh at ADULT THE FRINGE
This year the Festival Fringe branches out to include adult performers. Festival goers can choose from a diverse line-up of performances that brings together artists from around the world who call the UAE their home. The poetess of Light, Bahareh covers potent themes like human … [Read more...] about Emirates Airline Festival of Literature: Bahareh at ADULT THE FRINGE
UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day
For this mothers day, I chose this picture taken by Atiq-ur-Rahman, Gulf News of a son who is a champion in front of the world, and yet he shows such subdued respect to his mother who bore him to life. MOTHER'S DAY: On this day if you were to say only two lines to your … [Read more...] about UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day