Mushaira

Mushaira (Urdu: مشاعره‎, mušā’ira) is a poetic symposium. It's a term in Urdu used to describe an event (called mehfil, محفل) where poets gather to perform their works. A mushaira is a beloved part of the culture of Pakistan and North India, and it is greatly admired by participants as a forum for free self-expression.