World Poetry Day
UNESCO declared on March 21 as World Poetry Day during the 30th General Conference in Paris in 1999, with the aim of promoting linguistic diversity through poetic expression and enabling spreading endangered languages.
Celebrated annually on March 21, World Poetry Day celebrates one of the most valuable forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Throughout history, poetry has been an integral part of society. It can be found in every culture and on every continent. Poetry is an expression of our common humanity and shared values, transforming the simplest of poetry into a powerful catalyst for dialogue and peace.
World Poetry Day is an occasion to honor poets, revive oral traditions of poetry readings, increase interest in reading, writing and teaching poetry, foster convergence between poetry and other arts such as theater, dance, music and painting, and provide wider coverage of poetry in the media. Poetry continues to unite people from all over the world.
Poetry is highly respected in our country. Our famous poets receive awards and prizes from the esteemed President.
Sona HALYKOVA,
the 3rd year student of the faculty of International Journalism
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan