National Poetry Competition
Youth For Pakistan is pleased to announce the All Pakistan English/Urdu National Poetry Competition. The interested students can register themselves at the link below. Register yourself and a particular Director will contact you on your email address and cell number provided by you in the registration form.
A poetry competition is an event in which poets can submit their original poems for consideration, and a panel of judges evaluates the submissions to determine winners. Poetry competitions can be organized by various institutions such as schools, universities, literary societies, or private organizations. The purpose of a poetry competition is to promote creative writing, provide a platform for poets to showcase their work, and encourage the appreciation of poetry. Poetry competitions can also serve as a means of discovering new and emerging poets and providing exposure to their work.
Why National Poetry Competition
A poetry competition is often organized to promote creativity, encourage artistic expression, and provide a platform for poets to showcase their work. It can also help to build a community of writers and poetry enthusiasts, as well as offer opportunities for recognition and awards for talented poets. Poetry competitions can also serve as a way to support the literary arts and inspire people to engage with poetry as both writers and readers.
Poetry Competition in Urdu
A poetry competition in Urdu, also known as a “mushaira” or “shayari competition,” is a platform for poets to showcase their work in the Urdu language. Urdu poetry competitions are an important part of the South Asian literary tradition, particularly in Pakistan and India. These competitions are often held in cultural festivals or literary events, and they feature poets reciting their poems in front of an audience. The judges evaluate the performances based on the quality of the poetry, the depth of the meaning, and the delivery of the performance. The winners of these competitions are often recognized and awarded prizes for their talent and creativity.
Entry Procedures
Each entry must be submitted digitally with the required signature of a parent/guardian or a sponsoring teacher, confirming that the poem is original, and granting certain rights to the entry materials. Poems must be uploaded digitally. Please visit the Entry Form page and follow the rules and regulations on this page for submitting a poem.
Rules and Regulations
- This competition is limited only to Urdu and English language at this time. It must be original, individual work and must not be previously published anywhere, in any form, including online. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Only single author poems qualify (no co-authored poems).
- Students may conference with parents, teachers, and/or peers on their work. Entries can be fact or fiction. Plagiarism will lead to instant disqualification.
- Each entry must be submitted digitally with the required signature of a parent/guardian or a sponsoring teacher, confirming that the poem is original, and granting certain rights to the entry materials.
- By entering the contest, the artist agrees with the rules mentioned above and the decisions of the Selection Committee. Their decision shall be final and is not subject to appeal.
Competitions Ending
[wpcdt-countdown id=”34788″]
[button color=”primary” size=”small” link=”https://youthforpakistan.org/online-competitions/apply-now/” icon=”” target=”true” nofollow=”false” sponsored=”false”]Apply Now[/button]