SHLER KOYI

KOYA _ The hall of the Public Library in Koya district in the Kurdistan Region hosted a cultural and literary evening dedicated to celebrating three poets, in a meeting that brought together lovers of literature and poetry, and gave attendees the opportunity to listen to poems and learn about the creative experiences of the participants, foremost among them the Kurdish poet, writer, and historian Sarway Bayan, who has a number of poetry collections and translations.

The evening formed a space for dialogue and cultural communication, during which Sarway Bayan reviewed aspects of her literary experience, and spoke about women's presence in her writings, alongside her relationship with the Arabic language and her experience in the field of translation.

Women Are a Fundamental Axis in My Poetic Experience

Sarway Bayan spoke about her most prominent literary works, confirming that women occupy a pivotal place in her poetry collections, whether in terms of the topics she addresses or the titles she chose for her works.

She said: "I have several poetry collections and books in translation, revolving around women, to the extent that all their titles bear women's names."

She noted that among her works is the book "The Breath of Woman," explaining that her writings stem from her feelings and human experiences related to the world of women, and at the same time carry messages directed to others.

She added that her literary experience was not limited to the Kurdish language, but extended to the Arabic language, which she mastered during her stay in Kirkuk, where she published one of her books in Arabic in digital format. She noted the existence of an Arabic-language poetry collection containing poems by a number of poets, and some of the texts in it are from her writings in Arabic.

The City of Roots and the Memory of Ancestors

Sarway Bayan expressed her great happiness at participating in the evening hosted by Koya city, confirming that this visit has a special place in her soul, due to its connection to her family roots and her belonging to the city. "I am very happy because my mother and father are from Koya, and because I am sitting today in the city of my ancestors, reading poetry in a literary evening among its people and lovers of literature in it. I have truly been overwhelmed with happiness."

A Poetic Voice Worthy of Appreciation

For her part, reader Samira Yassin expressed her appreciation for the poet Sarway Bayan, noting that she follows her poems and is keen to read them constantly, wishing her further success and brilliance in her literary career. "I read her poems constantly, and I wish her continued success and success. Women represent a fundamental pillar in the balance of life, and Sarway Bayan deserves appreciation for what she offers in the field of poetry."

She also noted Sarway Bayan's role in other cultural and social fields, especially the seminars she organizes on women's issues and their role in society, confirming that her presence in these events leaves a clear impact in enhancing attention to women's issues and highlighting their status.

The evening concluded in a cultural atmosphere celebrating poetry and creativity, and emphasized the importance of public libraries as spaces for dialogue and literary communication, and platforms that allow poets and writers to share their experiences with the audience, and enhance the presence of literature in the cultural and social life of Koya city.