Beijing played host to the inaugural Special Session for BRICS Countries at the first International Youth Poetry Festival this past Wednesday. Young poets from across BRICS nations—including China, Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Ethiopia—gathered to explore the enduring power of poetry.
The festival's participants delved into discussions about the intrinsic value and multifaceted function of poetry in today's world. They emphasized the importance of preserving and innovating their rich cultural poetic traditions, aiming to expand and enrich national poetry to illuminate lives globally.
Cultural exchanges have long been a cornerstone of BRICS relations, and poetry serves as a unique bridge fostering communication between diverse nations and peoples. The young poets advocated for continued cultural activities to deepen these exchanges, promote mutual understanding of civilizations, and build closer people-to-people ties.
Reference(s):
Forum of 1st youth poetry festival's BRICS session held in Beijing
cgtn.com
