Hey poetry lovers! 📣 Hangzhou, the stunning city in east China's Zhejiang Province, just became the buzz of the literary world! Last Friday, the city kicked off the first International Youth Poetry Festival – Special Session for BRICS Countries, bringing together 20 talented poets from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. 🌍✍️
The festival included an epic academic dialogue themed \"Poetry Innovation\" on Saturday. Poets shared their thoughts on how poetry can evolve and make waves in today's fast-paced world. They discussed the magic of words and how poetry can bridge cultures and unite people with diverse beliefs. ✨🕊️
Shi Zhanjun, secretary of the Secretariat of the China Writers Association (CWA) and editor-in-chief of \"People's Literature\", delivered an inspiring speech. He emphasized that poetry isn't just about verses—it's a powerful tool for international communication! 🌐💬
The dialogue was co-hosted by Li Shaojun, editor-in-chief of \"Poetry Periodical\", and Chinese poet Zhao Si. Other big names from the literary scene attended, making it a truly unforgettable event. 🎤📚
With this festival, the CWA aims to build a global poetry network, connecting young voices from around the world. Who says poetry isn't cool? It's the new global language! 😎🌏
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'Poetry innovation' academic dialogue held in E China's Hangzhou
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