【大美广东】From Zhang Jiuling to Adunis: 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival Blossoms in Guangzhou
从张九龄到阿多尼斯：2026国际青春诗会绽放广州
Art and Culture | On the evening of May 9, the 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival (China‑Arab States Special Session) opened at the Guangzhou Cultural Center. The event brought together over 100 young poets from China and Arab countries to Guangdong and Beijing, marking a new chapter in cross‑civilization dialogue. The opening ceremony featured a rich variety of artistic performances, where poetry blended seamlessly with stagecraft, reflecting the fusion of diverse cultures. During their stay in Guangdong, the organizers will arrange activities, such as climbing the Canton Tower, a night cruise on the Pearl River, a tour of the Shenzhen‑Zhongshan Link, and a visit to Shenzhen Talent Park, allowing the poets to soak up the unique blend of Lingnan heritage and urban energy while sparking their creative inspiration. #artandculture
5月9日晚，2026国际青春诗会（中国－阿拉伯国家专场）在广州文化馆启幕。本届诗会邀请中阿青年诗人共百余人齐聚粤京两地，共谱文明互鉴新篇章。诗会开幕式上呈现了形式多样的艺术表演，诗歌作品与舞台艺术巧妙融合，展现出多元文化的碰撞交融。接下来在广东期间，主办方将组织“云端诗意·登广州塔”、“珠江夜游”、“深中通道”行、深圳人才公园游，邀请诗人领略岭南风情与都市魅力，激发创作灵感。
翻译：龚嫒琳
审校：罗洁
终审：王予湉
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