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World Poetry – World Stories on June 4th, 2017

World Poetry – World Stories June 4, 2017 2-4pm Room C116 David Strong Building University of Victoria Victoria Asian Heritage Celebration invites you to an event World Poetry – World Stories where you will have a great opportunity to hear poetry and verses spoken in nine different languages. Have you ever heard 3,500 years old Sanskrit words? Have you ever heard Nobel-prize winner Pablo Neruda’s poetry recited? Have you ever heard the sounds of Thai spoken? Have you known the differences between Japanese Haiku and Tanka? These are just a few examples of what you will hear at this event.  Everyone is welcome to enjoy the sounds and intonation of diverse languages and expressions throughout the world. Refreshments will be served. Please join us.