Move over, Shakespeare—there’s a new wave of poetic talent brewing in Hangzhou! 🌸 Over 70 young poets from BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and beyond) are turning the historic Chinese city into a global hub of lyrical creativity this week. From fiery verses to soulful rhymes, they’re mixing cultures like a perfectly brewed boba tea 🧋—and the result is magic.
The International Youth Poetry Festival, running July 19–24, marks the first global spin-off of China’s 39-year-old literary tradition. Imagine poets from Egypt riffing with wordsmiths from Ethiopia, or Saudis swapping stanzas with Russians—all under Hangzhou’s iconic West Lake backdrop. 🏯 At the dazzling opening ceremony, multilingual recitals turned the stage into a symphony of dialects and dreams.
Why does this matter? 🎤 Poetry isn’t just about rhymes—it’s a bridge between worlds. As one participant grinned, “We’re writing the future, one metaphor at a time.” With plans for a collaborative BRICS poem in the works, this festival proves that Gen Z’s voice is as universal as a TikTok dance trend. ✨
