On March 24, 2025, history was made at the Central House of Writers in Moscow, where the world record for a multilingual poetic flash mob was officially confirmed. In an awe-inspiring demonstration of unity through poetry, 300 poets from diverse backgrounds came together to simultaneously read 100 poems about peace in 30 different languages—all within…
The poetic performance A Priori is not merely an event but a profound exploration of the essence of existence, where poetry bridges the realms of light and matter. Written and directed by Margarita Al, this spectacle immerses audiences in the rhythmic breath of the Universe, unveiling the poetic transitions between the five states of matter:…
لَوْلَا أَنَّكِ هُنَا، لَوْلَا أَنَّنِي تَرَجَّلْتُ عَنْ هَذَا السُّوْرِ المُتَلَوِّيَ كأُفْعُوانٍ حَجَريٍّ وردَدْتُ السّيْفَ إلى صاحِبِ السّيفِ، هَلْ كَانَ يُمْكِنُ لِي أَنْ أَقِفَ فِي نَهَارٍ لِيُنَادَى عَلَيَّ مِنْ أَحَدٍ، لَوْلَا أَنَّكِ هُنَا، لَوْلَا أَنَّ صَوْتَكِ رَدَّدَ اسْمِيَ فِي هَذَا الصَّقْعِ مِنَ الأَرْضِ. *** أَنْتَ يَا مَنْ تَقِفُ لِتَقْرأَ كَلِمَاتِيَ المُرْتَجِفَةِ مِنَ البَرْدِ؛ هَلْ وصَلْتَ إِلى…
By Filippomaria Pontani In 1878, at the mouth of the River Tyne in South Shields near Newcastle (just a few kilometers north of The Old Oak pub, which in Ken Loach’s film of the same name becomes the setting for the cultural clash between the dwindling inhabitants of a declining mining suburb and a group…
The easiest way to bring the world closer is to become a translator. A translator not only bridges the gap between two languages, but also builds a bridge between two cultures. Translation also bridges the gap between two different times. The opportunities for translation have increased exponentially in the new world. As the world has…
في أجواء مفعمة بالإبداع، وتزامناً مع اليوم العالمي للشعر، شهد المركز الثقافي إكليل فاس أمسية شعرية رفيعة المستوى، نظمتها الشبكة الوطنية للقراءة والثقافة ضمن فعاليات “رمضانيات إكليل”. تحت تسيير الأستاذة أمان أضادي، تألقت نخبة من الشعراء والزجالين في إلقاء قصائدهم، لتنسج الكلمات مشهداً أدبياً بديعاً لامس القلوب وأثرى النفوس. وقد ضمّت قائمة المشاركين: 🔹 د….
Call for Submissions: The 5th International Literary Competition “Literary Asia 2025” Kazakhstan’s HDHY QB proudly announces the 5th International Literary Competition, “Literary Asia 2025,”inviting poets and writers from around the world to participate in Kazakh, Russian, English, and other languages. This prestigious event commemorates the 560th anniversary of Kazakh statehood, honoring a rich literary and…
موسكو، 24 مارس 2025 – احتفاءً بالذكرى السادسة والعشرين ليوم الشعر العالمي لمنظمة اليونسكو، أقيمت أمسية ثقافية متميزة في البيت المركزي للأدباء، تضمنت عرضًا مسرحيًا وأدبيًا وموسيقيًا بمشاركة نخبة من الشعراء والكتّاب والفنانين والموسيقيين. وكانت أبرز محطات هذه الأمسية الفريدة الحدث الشعري المبتكر “دقيقة من اللاصمت: نحن شعوب كوكب واحد”، وهو تقليد جديد مكرّس لإحياء…
Moscow, March 24, 2025 – In celebration of the XXVI UNESCO World Poetry Day, a remarkable theatrical, literary, and musical performance took place at the Central House of Writers. This evening of cultural excellence brought together renowned poets, writers, artists, and musicians to honor the power of the poetic word. The highlight of the evening…
Sophie Woodrow, born in 1979 in Bristol, England, is a contemporary ceramic artist known for her ethereal, otherworldly porcelain sculptures. Her work, deeply rooted in nature, mythology, and the subconscious, blends elements of the human, animal, and botanical worlds, creating figures that seem to exist between reality and fantasy. Through intricate textures, flowing forms, and…