You are warmly invited to a special cultural evening, Daikhain Kiya Guzre Hai Qatre Pe Gohar Hone Tak, celebrating the power of autobiography, storytelling, and Urdu literary heritage.
The event marks the launch of an inspiring autobiography by Ashar Hasan Ashar, reflecting identity, migration, resilience, and cultural belonging from Pakistan to Aotearoa. A highlight of the evening will be a traditional mushaira, a beautiful poetic symposium where community members will gather to share poetry expressing memory, language, and emotion.
Through spoken word and heartfelt reflection, the evening will showcase the vital importance of preserving both oral and written heritage. Creating a welcoming space for shared stories, South Asian traditions, and intergenerational dialogue, this event celebrates the diverse migrant voices of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.