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The Role of Poetry in Chinese Culture

I was invited to be a special guest for Canadian School Gathering 2026 (wow, it is their 90th gathering event)… I will talk about the role of poetry in Chinese Culture… thanks for the invitation from Canadian School Alumni Association.

I wrote this short poem to begin my speech:

The Role of Poetry

as blossoms spreading through seasons,
as wings across rivers and fields,
as wine brewed from time and rice,
as light breaking the dawn with hope.

I gaze with open eyes,
I breathe in its melody,
I ask with a sincere heart,
I share with deep gratitude.

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Thank you, The Massachusetts Review for publishing my translation and interviewing me

Thank you, The Massachusetts Review, for the opportunity. I’m glad to introduce 顏艾琳 and to pay tribute to the late Chinese poet 严力 Yani Li .
I also had the chance to share a little about my own poetic journey, including my first significant poetry award, judged by John B. Lee and Bunny Iskov and presented by the Ontario Poetry Society.Grateful for these connections across languages, cultures, and generations of poets. 💕💕💕

Interview with Anna Yin
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More News: Publications and Award Shortlists

2026 MARTY Awards – Literary Arts – Poetry – Jury
Anna Yin & Andrea Josic, (with Epoch Poetry Quarterly, featuring Anna’s translation of Andrea’s poem)

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta has announced that Breaking into Blossom has been shortlisted for the Robert Kroetsch Award for Poetry at the Alberta Book Publishing Awards.

Three poems by Anna, will read in UoT on July 16

Two Chinese poems by Anna Yin

–Poetry Pea will feature Anna Yin’s one line haiku on their podcast and next journal.
–Two Chinese poems in Epoch Poetry Quarterly plus three translations