The monastery was deeply engaged with the surrounding community and contained a public library, a museum, and a poetry recital hall.

She used to ruthlessly critique our poetry recitals.

For the past few years it has been not only a hair salon but also a literary salon, where book launches, readings and poetry recitals are held.

Art flourished as well, with poetry recitals and even hastily prepared plays being performed.

He was interested in the stage from his childhood, earning success first in poetry recitals.