Kavi sammelan

Kavi Sammelan (Hindi: कवि सम्मेलन) is a gathering of poets in the Hindi Belt of northern India. The participants recite their poetry to each other and have a general discussion on literary issues. This may take place among the poets but is mostly done before an audience. Kavi sammelan specifically dedicated to comedy (Hāsya) and satire ("Vyangya") are known as Hasya Kavi Sammelan.