Poets from across the globe on Ganga cruise read poems

Sixteen poets of various corners of the world, including India, have sailed on the Ganga and recited poems on rivers on the last day of an International Poetry Festival organised here.

Barbara Pogacnik of Slovenia read out a poem about a mythical boat and an encounter while Macedonian poet Vladimir Martinovski chanted a poem which narrated how a river mirrored the journey of human beings through centuries.

Indian poet Arun Kamal recited 'Ganga ko Pyar (Love for Ganga)' and its English translation wowed the audience of poets during the voyage on Sunday evening.

The audience also included a select group of poetry lovers.

The event was part of the Chair Poetry Evenings organised by the Chair Literary Trust.

Martinovski said, "Being on the Ganga is indeed spiritual.... water and poetry are entwined."
Pogacnik said, "Chair poetry Evenings has been a marvellous festival connecting diverse nationalities through boundaries. For me the cruise was like a meditation, the vastness of the Ganga cannot be grasped at once."