Dozens of young poets from BRICS nations turned up the heat—both literally and creatively—at Beijing's Mutianyu Great Wall this week, blending ancient history with modern verse. 🔥 The poets, hailing from Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, and other member states, gathered for a lyrical summit that’s rewriting cultural diplomacy through metaphors and rhyme schemes.
From July 19-24, 72 writers (49 international, 23 Chinese) are participating in the first-ever International Youth Poetry Festival’s BRICS session. The event kicked off in Hangzhou before moving to Beijing, where participants scaled the Great Wall’s iconic steps to recite original works in their native tongues. 🗣️📜
China Writers Association leader Shi Zhanjun framed the gathering as groundbreaking: 'These poets are building a new Great Wall—one made of shared creativity and youthful energy.' The festival aims to create what organizers call 'a beautiful channel for civilization exchanges,' proving poetry might just be the universal language Gen Z needs.
Why it matters? 🌟 In an era of global tensions, this cultural mashup shows how art can bridge divides. Bonus: Participants left with more than just memories—their collaborative works will be published in a multilingual anthology later this year.
