“话中国”中法诗会在巴黎举行

Group 1 - The event "Encounter of Poetry - 'Talking China' Sino-French Poetry Meeting and 'International Chinese Language Day' Theme Activity" was held at the Paris Chinese Cultural Center, aiming to promote mutual understanding between Chinese and French cultures through poetry [1][2] - The event featured Syrian poet Adonis reciting Chinese poet Zhao Lihong's poem "Overlapping" in Arabic, highlighting the emotional depth and cultural exchange facilitated by poetry [1] - French writer Sonia Bressler expressed her admiration for Zhao Lihong's poetry, noting its ability to merge time and space, allowing the spirit of poetry to transcend eras [1] Group 2 - The event was co-hosted by the Paris Chinese Cultural Center and China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation, emphasizing the rich poetic traditions of both China and France [2] - Paris Chinese Cultural Center Director Wang Meng described the event as not only a literary celebration but also a meeting of souls and a dialogue between civilizations [2] - The integration of music and poetry was showcased by French musician Mathieu Legauco, who provided improvisational accompaniment, illustrating the long-standing tradition of combining poetry with music in Europe [1]