March 21 in Russia is a very amazing and spiritual day. Of course, after all, no holiday brings so much benefit to the soul as the one celebrated on this day - World Poetry Day.
Poetry is power
Perhaps no human invention is distinguished by such strength and power and at the same time sophistication and softness. With the help of poetry, you can express any state of mind, show feelings that cannot be expressed in ordinary words.
Words skillfully rhymed can evoke genuine emotions even in the most callous person.
And how much can be expressed through poetry! People show their feelings, remember past pleasant and not very moments and represent a bright future in verses. And most importantly, you can turn to thousands of people at once, and at the same time be left alone with your thoughts.
The lover is also a poet
And which of the young girls and boys has not tried to write poetry to his beloved? How often personal diaries were full of scribbled pages of successful, and maybe not very rhymes about love and friendship.
In general, lovers are the most brilliant poets. How many amazing works have been created on this subject! In the time of muslin young ladies, a volumefavorite poet was always at hand for any young girl.
Poetry Day. Origin History
It was proposed by the American poetess T. Webb to make Poetry Day official. Her idea was that on October 15, the birthday of the famous poet Virgil, people could plunge into the wonderful spiritual world of their favorite poems and writers.
Many people responded to the wonderful idea and supported the poetess. And since the 1930s, almost all of North America and some European countries have celebrated Poetry Day on October 15.
The holiday took on a large scale and carried a cultural heritage, therefore, in 1999, UNESCO established Poetry Day as an official international holiday designed to instill culture, not to forget brilliant works and their creators, and to support new talented authors.
At this level, the holiday was first celebrated in Paris on March 21, 2000.
The Purpose of Poetry Day
It is no coincidence that on March 21, when the spring equinox comes, such a spiritual day is celebrated. It is believed that during this period nature is renewed after winter. So it is with poetry: let the creators never run out of inspiration and thoughts will always be fresh and clean.
The main goal pursued by the International Day of Poetry is to show the influence of literature on society, on its thoughts and actions. And also to emphasize the need to support new young talents, to give themthe road to the world of great poetry, to help with the publication of poems and books.
Where and how is the holiday celebrated
Despite the sufficient "youth" of the recognized poetic day, it is celebrated quite widely. And they do it in Russia, and in Europe, and in America.
Usually on March 21, wonderful evenings are held, where all comers read their favorite works.
Young authors arrange presentations of their creations, bring their written works to the judgment of all listeners. Poets who have already taken place and are loved by many also come to literary meetings, give beautiful poems to all listeners, and, of course, anyone can take a master class or get an autograph.
Not only poets and lovers of poetry celebrate the holiday. This day is also busy in philological universities. And also all libraries, large and small, arrange evenings of meetings with the beautiful for schoolchildren and adults.
The various publishing houses that publish collections of poets do not lag behind them. Often on this day you can buy books with discounts and even with personal autographs of the authors. Usually publishing houses invite famous writers and poets to meet with their readers.
Poetry Day in St. Petersburg
Literary days and evenings are very beautiful in the beautiful city on the Neva. As a rule, if the weather permits, all celebrations are held outdoors.
21 March St. Petersburg plunges into the world of beauty. In the shade of the trees, where the coolness of the fountains and the singing of the birds inviteperception of beauty, poems by well-known Russian poets sound: Pushkin, Tsvetaeva, Lermontov, Blok, Tyutchev.
Young authors do not stand aside either. Particularly talented poets who managed to fall in love with many people arrange a real holiday for the soul, a break from the seething modernity and everyday endless affairs.
When visiting Leningrad on March 21, be sure to come to the monument to E. Telman. After all, it is there that all lovers of poetry gather. And most importantly, don't forget to bring your favorite volume of poetry.
Here there is a tradition of exchanging books, telling their impressions and emotions from what they read.
And don't worry if you left any notes in the margins or made notes while reading your favorite works. Such volumes are even more appreciated. After all, they have left a piece of your soul, your thoughts, your own perception. And how interesting it will be for another person to know someone else's opinion and compare it with their own!
Poetic day in Yekaterinburg
21 March Ekaterinburg keeps up with St. Petersburg. Poetry readings and meetings with wonderful works of Russian poets are also held here.
The main events are held in the Yekaterinburg Literary Museum. All the most talented and novice talents of the Urals gather there. Poets read their new and favorite works, discuss literary news and the development of modern poetic thought.
In the museum you can see unique photographs of evenings held since March 21, 1989. All the poets who have ever attended the meetings are represented here. Interesting and unique moments are captured, all periods of the holiday are shown.
Literary evenings in Moscow
Literature has always occupied and occupies a separate place in the human soul. In Moscow, a city where life is constantly seething, Poetry Day is celebrated especially solemnly and pompously.
The program always includes meetings with poets in theaters and the Literary Museum. The city's libraries host events for children and adults.
Literary venues are set up everywhere, usually in outdoor parks. All lovers of poetry gather there, bring their favorite books, read poetry and exchange feelings, opinions and thoughts.
Don't forget about young Muscovites. Evenings of children's poetry are very popular. Children read poetry, competitions are held for the best reader. They are told about the fate and life of famous children's poets. And talented modern poets always give their volumes of poems to distinguished children.
Wherever you live, there is sure to be a place where true lovers of poetry gather on March 21 and evenings dedicated to beauty are held.
