Over 70 young poets from BRICS nations and beyond gathered in Beijing this week for a vibrant exchange of verses, ideas, and cultural perspectives! The First International Youth Poetry Festival’s Special Session brought together creative minds from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and other countries to explore how poetry connects us all. 🎤📖
Poetry as a Global Language
Participants dive into discussions about preserving traditional art forms while embracing modern innovation – think ancient haikus meeting TikTok-style spoken word. 🌸 vs. 🎵 One poet from South Africa summed it up: \"Our rhymes transcend borders – they’re the original social media.\"
What’s Next for BRICS Creativity?
The seminar concluded with calls for more cross-cultural projects, including:
Digital poetry collaborations using AI translation tools
With events held in both Beijing and Hangzhou (July 18-24), the festival proved that in a world of fast-changing geopolitics, art remains humanity’s constant connector. 🤝✨
