Today, we celebrate World Poetry Day✍ UNESCO established it in 1999 to promote the worldwide reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry. The day recognizes poetry’s unique ability to capture human emotions, preserve cultural traditions, and inspire change❤
The purpose of World Poetry Day is to:
Celebrate linguistic diversity through poetic expression.
Encourage people to engage with poetry in schools, communities, and the media.
Support small publishers and revive oral traditions of poetry.
Many countries observe the day with poetry readings, workshops, and performances✨ Do you have a favorite poet or poem?
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Linnea, OLS Community Manager – Swedish