Mushaira
This is a poetic symposium, where poets gather and recite their works. It is part of North Indian culture, also in Pakistan and the Deccan. Mushaira is admired by many in the forum of poetry as platform for free self expression.

Imran Pratapgarhi is a very well known Mushaira poet, here is a picture of him performing his poetry.
This is a link to his performance that you might find interesting. There is power behind this freedom to express the belief you firmly stand by.