KATHMANDU, March 20: Poets in Kathmandu recited poems to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Caste-based Discrimination on Sunday.
Noted litterateurs Sharawan Mukarung, Biswo Bhakta Dulal 'Aahuti', Abhaya Shrestha, Swopnil Smiriti, Niva Shah, Rawat, Harisharan Pariyar, among others, recited their poems based on the theme "Poem for Dignity," before a packed audience at Mandala Theater in Anamnagar.
Teaching through poetry
More than 15 poets recited their poems that focused on the long-existing caste-based discrimination in the society and cited the need of integrated intervention to combat the "social disaster." According to the poets, mindset and misinterpretations were the biggest hurdles in the fight against discrimination.
In the recitation program organized by Dignity Initiative, the poets also demanded an end to caste-based discrimination by increasing access of Dalits to policy making level and ensuring their representation in the organs of the state.
