March 21 in Russia is a very amazing and inspired day. Of course, after all, not a single holiday brings so much benefit to the soul as is celebrated on this day - World Poetry Day.
Poetry - power is in it
Perhaps, no human invention is notable for such strength and power and at the same time sophistication and softness. With the help of verses one can express any state of the soul, show feelings that are not expressed in ordinary words.
Words skillfully folded into rhyme 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 present a bright future in verses. And most importantly, you can turn directly to thousands of people, and stay at that alone with your thoughts.
The lover is also a poet
And which of the young girls and guys did not try to write poetry to his beloved? How often personal diaries were full of written 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 days of the muslin ladies, the volume of the beloved poet was always at hand for any young girl.
Day of Poetry. History of occurrence
To make Poetry Day official was proposed by the American poetess T. Webb. 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 a wonderful idea and supported the poetess. And already since the 30s of the twentieth century, almost all of North America and some countries in Europe celebrated October 15 poetic day.
The holiday took on a large scale and carried a cultural heritage, therefore, in 1999, UNESCO established a poetic 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 for the next 2000, March 21.
The Purpose of Creating Poetry Day
It is no coincidence that on March 21, when the spring equinox arrives , such a spiritual day is celebrated. It is believed that during this period, nature is updated after winter. So with poetry: let the creators never run out of inspiration and thoughts will always be fresh and clean.
The main goal pursued by International Poetry Day is to show the influence of literature on society, on its thoughts and actions. And also emphasize the need to support new young talents, give them a way into the world of great poetry, and help with the publication of poems and books.
Where and how to celebrate the holiday
Despite the sufficient “youth” of a recognized poetic day, they celebrate it quite widely. And they do it in Russia, and in Europe, and in America.
Usually on March 21, wonderful evenings are arranged, where all visitors read their favorite works.
Young authors make presentations of their creations, bring written works to all listeners. Poets, already held and beloved by many, also come to literary meetings, present beautiful verses to all students, 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 richly spent in philological universities. As well as all the large and small libraries, they organize evening meetings with wonderful events for students and adults.
Various publishers issuing collections of poets are not far behind them. Often on this day you can buy books with discounts and even with personal autographs of the authors. Typically, publishers invite famous writers and poets to meet with their readers.
Poetry Day in St. Petersburg
In a beautiful city on the Neva, literary days and evenings are very beautiful. As a rule, if the weather permits, all celebrations are held in the fresh air.
March 21, St. Petersburg plunges into the world of beauty. In the shade of the trees, where the coolness of the fountains and the birds singing favor the perception of beauty, verses by well-known Russian poets are heard: Pushkin, Tsvetaeva, Lermontov, Blok, Tyutchev.
Young authors do not stand aside. Particularly talented and able to fall in love with many people, poets arrange a real holiday for the soul, a break from the seething modernity and endless everyday affairs.
Having visited Leningrad on March 21, be sure to come to the monument to E. Telman. After all, all lovers of poetry gather there. And most importantly - do not forget to bring your favorite volume of poetry.
Here, there is a tradition of exchanging books, telling your impressions and emotions of what you read.
And don’t worry if you left any marginal notes or notes in the process of reading your favorite works. Such volumes are even more appreciated. After all, a piece of your soul remained in them, your thoughts, your own perception. And how interesting it will be to another person to learn someone else's opinion and compare it with your own!
Poetic day in Yekaterinburg
March 21, Yekaterinburg is not behind Peter. Poetic readings and meetings with beautiful works of Russian poets are also held here.
The main events are held in the Yekaterinburg Literary Museum. All the most talented and beginning talents of the Urals are gathered 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 the evenings, starting from March 21, 1989. Here are all the poets ever present at the meetings. 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 soul of man. In Moscow, the city where life is constantly seething, Poetry Day is celebrated especially solemnly and pompously.
The program always holds meetings with poets in theaters and the Literary Museum. The city's libraries host events for children and adults.
Literary venues are ubiquitous, usually in open-air parks. All lovers of poetry gather there, bring their favorite books, read poetry and exchange feelings, opinions and thoughts.
Do not forget about young Muscovites. Evenings of children's poetry are very popular. Children read poetry, competitions for the best reader are held. They are told about the fate and life of famous children's poets. And talented modern poets are sure to give distinguished children their volumes of poetry.
Wherever you live, there is sure to be a place where true poetry lovers gather on March 21 and arrange evenings dedicated to the beautiful.