Poets from BRICS countries on Monday convened in the Fuchun River in Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province. Using their respective languages, they collaborated to compose a poem, drawing inspiration from the river's picturesque scenery and profound ancient culture.

An Iranian poet composes a poem on the Fuchun River in Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province. /CGTN

Forty-nine poets from Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia and 23 Chinese poets gathered in China for the inaugural International Youth Poetry Festival from July 19 to 24. Following their time in Hangzhou, they will continue their journey to China's capital, Beijing, for further discussions and cultural exchanges.