From war zones to ancient verses, Patricia Castro Obando is redefining cultural diplomacy. 🕊️ The Peruvian journalist and sinologist, who spent nearly two decades immersing herself in Chinese culture, just dropped a literary bombshell: an anthology showcasing poetry by women from ancient China. 💫
‘This book is my love letter to China’s unsung heroines,’ Castro told CGTN’s The Vibe from Lima. 📚 Her collection spotlights forgotten female voices spanning dynasties – think Tang-era scribes and Ming philosophers who’ve been waiting centuries for their global spotlight. 🎭
Fun fact: Castro’s journey began in 2003 when she traded Peru’s mountains for Beijing’s hutongs. 🏮 Now, she’s become South America’s go-to China whisperer, blending academic rigor with storyteller flair. ‘Poetry isn’t just art – it’s the DNA of a civilization,’ she says, proving history can totally be TikTok-cool. 📲✨
