March 21 is World Poetry Day
The commemoration may not be as grand as other festivities, but World Poetry Day has been annually observed every 21st of March since 1999. March 21st was officially marked as World Poetry Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during its 30th session held in Paris, France in 1999. “Poetry reaffirms […] READ MORE |
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April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day
Literature-related events abound in April. Not only does poetry take its annual commemoration this month, but the 23rd day of April marks World Book and Copyright Day. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) notes that the date is considered symbolic for world literature, being the death anniversary of legendary wordsmiths, such as Miguel […] READ MORE |