Chinese and Kazakh Poets Revisit the Tang Poetry Road in Xi’an

Xi’an, China — The cultural event “Chinese and Kazakh Poets Revisiting the Tang Poetry Road” was successfully held in Xi’an, marking a new chapter in literary exchange between China and Kazakhstan. The gathering…

Poets Weave the Spirit of Resistance and Remembrance

In the heart of Caracas, where the word becomes both sword and sanctuary, the 19th World Poetry Festival of Venezuela (July 14–20) unfolds as a profound act of poetic solidarity.…

Of Stars and Verses: A Gathering of Poets in Beijing

At the 31st Beijing International Book Fair on June 20th, the literary world witnessed the celebrated debut of The Golden Bird in the Sun, a translated collection of poems by…

Venezuela Launches the 19th World Poetry Festival Honoring Belen Ojeda

The Silk Road Today, Caracas, Venezuela — May 29, 2025 At a vibrant press conference today, Venezuela officially launched the 19th World Poetry Festival, to be held from July 14 to…

Poets Across Continents Unite in Global Poetry Action for Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – As part of the World Poetry Movement’s (WPM) international initiative Global Poetry Action for Gaza, Malaysian poets and international guests will convene virtually and in person…

Poets from 75 countries participate in the Global Poetry Action for Gaza

Poet Fernando Rendón, General Coordinator and Co-founder of the World Poetry Movement (WPM), announced that poets from 75 countries have confirmed their participation in the Global Poetry Action for Palestine,…

World Poets Mourn Konstantin Kedrov

The global literary community is mourning the loss of Konstantin Alexandrovich Kedrov, a towering figure in Russian and world poetry. A poet, philosopher, literary critic, and the visionary behind the…

A Multilingual Symphony of Poets

On March 21st, poetry lovers around the world will unite to celebrate World Poetry Day, an annual event designated by UNESCO in 1999 to rekindle appreciation for poetry, encourage creativity,…