Asian Spectator

Men's Weekly

.

Poetry as a Cultural Bridge and an Emotional Bond: the 2025 Classical Chinese Poetry Contest Deepens its Cultural Echoes in Southeast Asia

  • Written by CGTN
1 (1)
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire[1] - 29 November 2025 - Heading into its milestone 10th season in 2025, the Classical Chinese Poetry Contest, a cultural phenomenon co-produced by China Media Group, the Ministry of Education of China, and the State Language Commission. This anniversary edition uses poetry as a medium and emotional resonance as a bridge to create a vital cultural link between cherished Chinese literary traditions and audiences across Southeast Asia.

Over the past decade, theClassical Chinese Poetry Contest has drawn on the wisdom of classical verse to respond to the questions of our time. Championing the belief that "Life is Inherently Poetic," the program has grown into a vital cultural bond linking past and present, China and the world. Through a shared journey into poetry, it creates an opportunity for Southeast Asian audiences to appreciate the timeless elegance and profound beauty of Eastern culture.

Building on reimagined concepts, renewed formats, and revitalized visuals, the 2025 edition brings together contestants from diverse professions and regions—university students, firefighting commanders, rural teachers, cultural tourism planners, farmers, and more—to illuminate poetic moments in the nuanced fabric of everyday life. Esteemed cultural scholars like Kang Zhen, Meng Man, Li Bo, and Yang Yu will guide the audience through the evocative gallery of classical verse with commentary that resonates emotionally and intellectually, allowing viewers to feel the profound connection between the individual soul and the spirit of our time.

The 2025 edition leverages advanced technology to breath new life into classical poetry. For the first time, the program deploys AI algorithms and fluid lighting technology to transform the stage into a living canvas of poetry and painting. There poetic landscape and digital radiance meet in resonant synchrony, and the digital revival of classical motifs radiate a timeless vitality and beauty.

The new edition features a refreshed format, which upgrades beloved segments like "Fei Hua Ling" (a thematic verse chain), "Poetry Chain Duel," and "Poetry in Painting," while introducing a new challenge round—"Champions' League." This innovative segment pits rising stars against title-holders in friendly rivalry, creating cultural resonance that transcends time and space.

As a grand Chinese cultural feast steeped in verse, the Classical Chinese Poetry Contest has intertwined a decade of dedication with the timeless flow of poetry. This year, we will witness once again the poetic beauty of the East shimmer and shine across the vibrant lands of Southeast Asia.

Hashtag: #AICreativity #DigitalCulture #ClassicalPoetry #LiteraryArts #ChinaSEA #ASEANCulture

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

References

  1. ^ Media OutReach Newswire (www.media-outreach.com)

Authors: CGTN

Read more https://www.media-outreach.com/news/vietnam/2025/11/29/427716/

Magazine

Diplomasi mendadak Prabowo jadi mediator AS - Iran: Langkah berani atau cari panggung?

(DPN)● Rencana Prabowo mediasi Amerika-Iran memicu keraguan.● Prabowo seakan ingin berperan seimbang untuk bertahan dari tekanan dari luar dan dalam negeri .● Tanpa daya tawar, media...

Masa depan padel: Antara gengsi atau turun kelas agar tren ini langgeng

● Padel sedang menjadi tren teratas aktivitas kaum urban sejak beberapa tahun terakhir.● Padel sudah menjelma sebagai validasi gaya hidup modern pemainnya.● Tren main padel akan sege...

The world’s largest climate finance deal was built to flounder: why funding fails to reach the front-line

Adopted in December 2015, the Paris Agreement commits countries to keeping global temperature rise below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. All 195 signatories set their own plans to meet this share...