Poet Ji Di Maga Wins Lifetime Achievement Award in Poetry
Guangming News
Poet Ji Di Maga was honored with the China (Taiwan) Literary and Art Association Literary Medal Lifetime Achievement Award in Poetry at the “Moonlight Together: Cross-Strait Poetry Recitation Concert” in Beijing. The event, hosted by China Educational Television’s Poetic China Studio and co-organized by Guangxi Normal University Press and Pure Pura, brought together poets from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to celebrate their shared historical and cultural traditions through various forms of art.
Famous poet Lotte from Taiwan presented the award to Jidi Maga, praising him as one of the most influential poets in contemporary China. Lotte highlighted the international impact of Jidi Maga’s poetry, with his works being translated into over 40 languages and published in more than 50 countries. Jidi Maga expressed his belief that poetry is a sublime form of language that offers a unique perspective on humanity.
The China (Taiwan) Literary and Art Association Literary Medal has a long history of recognizing outstanding poets, with previous recipients including Yu Guangzhong, Luo Luofu, and Xi Murong. The event organizers emphasized the importance of cultural exchanges between both sides of the Taiwan Strait in promoting mutual understanding and friendship.
The award ceremony not only celebrated the achievements of Jidi Maga but also served as a platform for poets to come together and appreciate the beauty and power of poetry in bridging cultural divides. The event was hailed as a success in furthering the prosperity and development of Chinese culture.
Overall, the recognition of Jidi Maga’s contributions to poetry serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of art in fostering connections and dialogue among diverse communities.