Globa CEO Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani said that Serena Hotels takes great pride in supporting Pakistan’s cultural and literary heritage, and assured that such events will continue to be organized in the future to promote creative dialogue and artistic expression.
By Saifullah Ansar
ISLAMABAD: Under its Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, Serena Hotels once again celebrated the timeless art of Urdu poetry through its annual Mehfil-e-Sukhan — an enchanting evening that brought together Pakistan’s most distinguished poets, writers, and admirers of literature.
The event paid homage to the depth, rhythm, and emotional richness of Urdu poetry, celebrating its enduring ability to connect hearts and transcend social and cultural boundaries. The Mehfil featured an illustrious lineup of acclaimed poets, including Anwar Masood, Kishwar Naheed, Iftikhar Arif, Anwar Shaoor, Abbas Tabish, Nusrat Siddiqui, Fazil Jameeli, Shakeel Jazib, Akbar Nasir, Ashfaq Nasir, Saima Aftab, Rehman Faris, Komal Joeya, and Sabbah Uddin, whose powerful verses filled the evening with reflection, laughter, and lyrical charm.
Welcoming the guests, Global CEO of Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani expressed his gratitude to the participants and especially to the celebrated poets whose presence made the evening memorable. He said that Serena Hotels takes great pride in supporting Pakistan’s cultural and literary heritage, and assured that such events will continue to be organized in the future to promote creative dialogue and artistic expression.
“At Serena Hotels, we believe that culture and art form the soul of a nation. Through platforms like Mehfil-e-Sukhan, we aim to celebrate and preserve these traditions that unite people and inspire understanding beyond borders,” Boolani remarked.
Through Mehfil-e-Sukhan, Serena Hotels reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Pakistan’s literary and cultural landscape. The evening not only highlighted the timeless relevance of Urdu poetry but also underscored the role of art in building bridges across cultures and generations.
Under its Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, Serena Hotels continues to champion creative engagement through literary festivals, art exhibitions, and musical evenings — fostering dialogue, celebrating heritage, and strengthening cultural bonds both nationally and internationally.
