Poetry & Prose Gatherings

Poetry and prose gatherings under the Mantifang light are intimate moments of reflection. Writers and readers share space, rhythm, and silence — inspired by The Red Lamp and beyond. Each event is an echo of language becoming stillness.


Upcoming & Featured Poetry Events

This section refreshes automatically. When a poetry circle, reading, or festival has passed, it disappears — and new ones appear as they are published. Each listing connects to a living practice of culture and presence, mirroring Mantifang’s approach to art and meaning.





Contribute or Share Your Event

Would you like to share a poetry circle, reading, or dialogue that resonates with Mantifang’s tone? Please contact us here to submit your event. All entries are reviewed for harmony with Mantifang’s moral and cultural ethos before publication.


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