World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on March 21st to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry worldwide. This day was declared by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999 to recognize the role of poetry in promoting cultural heritage, linguistic diversity, and creativity.
Poetry has been a fundamental part of human culture since the beginning of civilization. It has been used as a form of expression to convey emotions, thoughts, and ideas. Poetry is a creative art form that uses language and form to convey meaning and beauty. It can be used to explore the world around us, express our innermost thoughts and feelings, and connect with others on a deep and meaningful level.
On World Poetry Day, people all over the world celebrate the power of poetry by organizing various events and activities. These may include poetry readings, workshops, lectures, and competitions. Schools and universities also participate in the celebration by encouraging students to read and write poetry.
One of the objectives of World Poetry Day is to promote the preservation of linguistic diversity through poetry. Poetry is an excellent tool for preserving languages and dialects that are endangered or at risk of disappearing. Through poetry, the unique sounds, rhythms, and structures of different languages can be kept alive and passed down to future generations.
Another objective of World Poetry Day is to promote the teaching of poetry in schools. Poetry can be an excellent way to teach language skills such as reading, writing, and communication. It can also help to improve critical thinking skills and encourage creativity and imagination.
In addition to promoting poetry, World Poetry Day is also a day to celebrate the diverse range of poetic traditions that exist around the world. Every culture has its own unique poetic traditions, which reflect the history, beliefs, and values of that culture. By celebrating the diversity of poetic traditions, we can gain a better understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of humanity.
Finally, World Poetry Day is a day to honor and celebrate the poets themselves. Poets are the custodians of language and culture, and their work has the power to inspire, challenge, and transform. Through their words, poets can help us to see the world in new and unexpected ways, and to connect with the universal human experience.
Here are some of the most renowned poets of the world:
William Shakespeare (England)
Homer (Greece)
Rumi (Persia)
Dante Alighieri (Italy)
Rabindranath Tagore (India)
Pablo Neruda (Chile)
Maya Angelou (United States)
Emily Dickinson (United States)
William Wordsworth (England)
John Keats (England)
Here are some of the most renowned Indian poets:
Rabindranath Tagore
Mirza Ghalib
Kabir
Gulzar
Kalidasa
Amir Khusro
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Tulsidas
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Mahadevi Verma
Kumar Vishwas