UNESCO celebrates World Poetry Day on March 2 1 every year to promote the creation, reading and publication of poetry, a beautiful cultural form. 1999 The 30th General Conference of UNESCO held in Paris decided to declare March 2 1 day as World Poetry Day.
Since 1999, March 2 1 every year has become the "World Poetry Day" selected by UNESCO-regardless of nationality, color and age, people who love and create poetry regard this day as a festival for poets all over the world.
UNESCO set up "World Poetry Day" in the hope of providing people all over the world with an opportunity to hold various poetry activities, which in turn can lead people to carry out poetry movements at different levels.
At the same time, the appearance of "World Poetry Day" is also beneficial for small publishing houses to enter the book market and publish the works of young poets. Conducive to people's return to singing tradition; Through the theme activities of "peace, non-violence and tolerance", it is conducive to the dialogue between poetry and drama, dance, music, painting and other art forms, and to narrow the distance; It is helpful for poetry to get rid of the "outdated" hat and let the whole society re-perceive and understand the value of poetry.