Echoes of Free Verse: Conference on Free Verse Poetry in Iraq
On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Sami Abdulhamid Theater hosted the Conference on Free Verse Poetry in Iraq (Poetry Readings Session), sponsored by Prime Minister Engineer Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani and organized in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities; the Baghdadi Cultural Center; the General Union of Writers and Authors in Iraq; and Baghdadi Imprint Forum.
Organizers emphasized that these activities aim to introduce the public to significant literary and poetic creations within an engaging social setting. They noted that, following years of cultural setbacks due to conflicts and crises, this conference stands out as a key occasion for exchanging ideas and fostering cultural dialogue across Iraq’s vibrant literary community.
