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XLIII World Congress of Poets






PROGRAMME

Dr. Sethu Kumanan

The XLIII World Congress of poets is a poetic celebration of diversity and inclusion which fosters a sense of community and connection among poets from diverse backgrounds. In the realm of poetry, the rhythms of harmony resonate deeply, weaving together the threads of human experience, emotion and identity. The "Rhythms of Harmony" is a unique gathering of wordsmiths, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts, coming together to celebrate the power of poetry in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s my pleasure to invite you to meet outstanding peers during this 5 day trip, exchange thoughts in literary occasions which can inspire more magnificent pieces, and enjoy the cultural feast full of understanding, love and unity.

About the President

- Dr. Sethu Kumanan
  President,
  XLIII World Congress of Poets

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INTRODUCTION

XLIII World Congress of Poets on the theme “Rhythms of Harmony” will be held from the 20th to 25th of November in 2024 at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Madurai is a city known for its rich poetic tradition. It is a place where the Sangam Literature-an extraordinary body of work that delves into the timeless themes of love, war, governance, commerce, and mourning, enriching the tapestry of Tamil literature and culture flourished. It is both befitting and a privilege to convene the XLIII World Congress of Poets in such a hallowed place, where the echoes of ancient verses will harmonize with the contemporary voices of poets from across the globe.

During the 5-day trip, venues of the congress are set across Madurai. You can immerse yourself in beautiful recitation while enjoying the Dravidian style of architecture of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Other attractions in Madurai include Gandhi Museum, which echoes the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi, and Thirumalai Naicker Mahal, a palace built in 1635 by King Thirumalai Naicker. Poets can enjoy reading poetry while visiting Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's Memorial, Rameswaram, and Thanuskodi village.

We sincerely invite you to join the XLIII World Congress of Poets. With your participation, we believe that the blossom of liberal art will bloom with passion, talent and unlimited vitality.

Registration: November 20th, Courtyard by Marriott, Madurai

Inauguration: November 21st, World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

Founders of WCP

Tin-Wen Chung

Taiwan

Amado M. Yuson

Philippines

Krishna Srinivas

India

Lou Lu Tour

USA

Pillars of WCP
Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Yu Hsi

Patron

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Maria Eugenia Soberanis

WCP President

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Ernesto Kahan

1st Vice President

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Istvan Turczi

2nd Vice President

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Guadalupe Chavez

3rd Vice President

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Maurus Young

President Emeritus

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Patricia Garza

General Secretary

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Bei Ta

1st Deputy Gral. Secretary

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Mend-Ooyo Gomboyav

Member

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Jacob Isaac

Member

Dr. Yu Hsi

Dr. Georges Chapouthier

Member

Dr. Jiří Dědeček

Dr. Jiri Dedecek

Member

Dr. Jeton Kelmendi

Dr. Jeton Kelmendi

Member

Dr. Jaime B. Rosa

Dr. Jaime B. Rosa

Member

Dr. Mauricio Leyva

Dr. Mauricio Leyva

Member

Dr. Doc Drumheller

Dr. Doc Drumheller

Member

Ricardo Bernal

Ricardo Bernal

Treasurer

Advisory Committee
Conference Advisor
Dr M Rajaram

Dr. M. Rajaram, IAS (R)

 drmraajarambooks@gmail.com

Mr Balaguru

Dr. Avvai Arul

Director,
Tamil Development Department

Government of Tamil Nadu

Mr Balaguru

Perung Kavikko Va Mu Sethuraman

Technical Advisor
Mr Balaguru

Mr. Balaguru Chellaiah B.E

Founder Chairman , GITS Pvt Ltd.

GITS

 bala@guruits.com

  73977 11177

Member
Mr Balaguru

Dr. R. Chandrasekaran

Poet, Lawyer

Former Government Pleader

High Court, Madras

Life Member - WAAC

Member
Mr Balaguru

Dr. Sushri Sangita Mishra

Poet, Corporate Leader

Director, BlueDiscus Management

Hon. Life Member - WAAC

Organizing Committee

Dr. Rita Malhotra

Dr. Rita Malhotra

President Poetry Across Cultures India.
Former Principal and Professor of Mathematics, KNC, University of Delhi.
PDF Mathematics, University of Paris.

Dr. Meera Murugesan

Dr. Meera Murugesan

Principal,
Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women.

Dr. Radha Srinivasan

Dr. Radha Srinivasan

Program Manager, GITS Pvt Ltd.

  radha.srinivasan@guruits.com

Dr. Kanmani Subramanian

Dr. Kanmani Subramanian

Vice Principal,
Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women.

Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna D.Litt.,

Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna

Poet Laureate, World Poet, Translator, Reviewer and Editor,
Rtd. GST Officer, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
President: ABBSS, AP.
State EC Member, PWA, AP.
Life Member: WAAC, USA.

Dr. R. Sandhya Lakshmi

Dr. R. Sandhya Lakshmi

Head, Dept. of English,
Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women.

Poet Ishaq

Poet Ishaq

Tamil Alai Media world

  ishaq1974@gmail.com

Help Desk

Dr. D. Rani Elizabeth

Dr. J. Vimal Rosy

Dr. C. Thavamani

Mrs. V. Thilagavathy

Ms. Kiyomi Tanaka

Event Schedule Download

day 1 November 20

09:00 a.m - 05:00 p.m
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Registration

 Foreign Poets - Courtyard by Marriott
 Indian Poets - World Tamil Sangam


day 2 November 21

10:00 a.m
-

Welcoming the Poets

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m
-

Inauguration

  • Lighting of lamp by the dignitaries
  • Welcome Address
  • Special Address
  • Presentation of Honorary Doctorates
  • Acceptance speech of recipients
  • Presentation of Special Awards
  • Vote of Thanks

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m
-

Tea Break

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

12:00 p.m - 01:30 p.m
-

Poetry Reading Session-I (Parallel Sessions)

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

01:30 p.m - 02:30 p.m
-

Lunch

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

02:30 p.m - 05:00 p.m
-

Meenakshi Amman Temple Visit

06:00 pm
-

Return to the place of stay

08:00 pm
-

Dinner in the place of stay


day 3 November 22

07:00 a.m - 08:00 a.m
-

Breakfast in the place of stay

10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m
-

Poetry Reading Session-II (Parallel Sessions)

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

11:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m
-

Tea Break

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

11:30 a.m - 01:00 p.m
-

Poetry Reading Session-III (Parallel Sessions)

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

01:00 p.m - 02:00 p.m
-

Lunch

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

02:00 p.m - 03:00 p.m
-

Poetry Reading Session-IV (Parallel Sessions)

 World Tamil Sangam, Madurai

03:00 p.m - 04:00 p.m
-

Visit to Gandhi Museum

05:00 p.m
-

Return to the place of stay

08:00 p.m
-

Dinner in the place of stay


day 4 November 23

07:00 a.m - 08:00 a.m
-

Breakfast in the place of stay

09:00 a.m
-

Leaving to Rameswaram

12:00 p.m
-

Reaching Rameswaram

12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m
-

Poetry Reading Session-V (Parallel Sessions)

 Hotel Residency, Rameswaram

01:00 p.m - 02:00 p.m
-

Lunch

 Hotel Residency, Rameswaram

02:00 p.m - 03:00 p.m
-

Travel to Dhanuskodi

03:00 p.m - 03:30 p.m
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Visit to Dhanuskodi

03:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m
-

Travel back to Rameswaram

04:30 p.m - 05:30 p.m
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial Poetry Reading Session-VI (Parallel Sessions)

 Rameswaram

05:30 p.m - 06:00 p.m
-

Tea Break

 Hotel Residency, Rameswaram

06:00 p.m - 08:00 p.m
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Poetry Reading Session-VII (Parallel Sessions)

 Hotel Residency, Rameswaram

08:00 p.m
-

Dinner


day 5 November 24

07:00 a.m - 08:00 a.m
-

Breakfast in the place of stay

08:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m
-

Travel to Karaikudi

11:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m
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Welcoming the Guest and Poets

 Sethu Bhaskara Agri College, Karaikudi

11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m
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Tree Plantation- Poetry Forest Cultural Programme

 Sethu Bhaskara Agri College, Karaikudi

12:30 p.m - 01:30 p.m
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Poetry Reading Session-VIII (Parallel Sessions)

 Sethu Bhaskara Agri College, Karaikudi

01:30 p.m - 02:00 p.m
-

Lunch

 Sethu Bhaskara Agri College, Karaikudi

02:00 p.m
-

Travel back to Madurai

04:30 p.m
-

Reaching Madurai

08:00 p.m
-

Dinner in the place of stay


day 6 November 25

09:00 a.m
-

Valedictory Session

 Courtyard by Marriott

10:00 a.m
-

Closing Ceremony

 Courtyard by Marriott

Registration Pricing

Single Occupancy
$1000 USD
Registration Fee : 1 Person

  • Pick-up and drop-off services
  • Accommodations
  • Meals
  • Transportation
  • Tickets of tourist attractions arranged by the organizer
Additional Pricing
  • World Congress of Poets Regular Membership Fee: $50 USD (Except Life Members)
  • Anthology Fee: $50 USD (Optional)
  • Hard Copy of the Anthology: $50 USD (Optional)
Registration period opens on September 1st 2024 and closes on October 30th 2024.
Double Occupancy
$750 USD
Registration Fee : 1 Person

  • Pick-up and drop-off services
  • Accommodations
  • Meals
  • Transportation
  • Tickets of tourist attractions arranged by the organizer are included
Additional Pricing
  • World Congress of Poets Regular Membership Fee: $50 USD (Except Life Members)
  • Anthology Fee: $50 USD (Optional)
  • Hard Copy of the Anthology: $50 USD (Optional)
Registration period opens on September 1st 2024 and closes on October 30th 2024.
For Indian Poets
10000 INR
Registration Fee : 1 Person

  • Meals
  • Transportation
  • Tickets of tourist attractions arranged by the organizer are included
  • Accommodation included
Additional Pricing
  • World Congress of Poets Regular Membership Fee: INR 4200 (Except Life Members)
Registration period opens on September 1st 2024 and closes on October 30th 2024.
Important instructions

* Registration fee is non-refundable

* Poets with life membership should bring their Life Member Card

Please make payment to:
  • Account Number
  • Account Name
  • Type of Account
  • SWIFT CODE
  • IFSC Code
  • MICR Code
  • GSTIN
  • – 06872320000270
  • – Travel Synergy
  • – Current Account
  • – HDFCINBBCHE
  • – HDFC0000687
  • – 600240029
  • – 33AODPS8652R1Z3
Bank Address
  • HDFC BANK, Ganwal Mansion, J-14, 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600102, India.
  •  marinaselvam@yahoo.co.in
  •  +919789994699

ANTHOLOGY

The annual anthology collects outstanding pieces of attendants of WCP. There is a $50 USD fee for those who want to publish their poems in this anthology and an additional charge of $50 USD to get the hard copy of the anthology which will be published in the opening ceremony.

Submission period opens on September 1st and closes on October 30th, 2024. There will not be any extension.

Each poet is entitled to have four pages-one page for the poet’s photo and introduction, and the other three for poems. One page contains approximately 30 lines. Free theme or “Rhythms of Harmony” is optional.

Please note that off limit submission will not be published. We will ask you to select which part you would like to keep.

Except for the photo, all the information required must be sent in a WORD document. PDF files will not be accepted. The WORD document must contain the pseudonym, name and a brief introduction of the poet, titles of the poems and e-mail.

Enclosures required:

Passport-sized photo in HD resolution

A brief 75-Words biography. Cut-out biographies will not be accepted.

Word document containing the poem, title, theme, name and e-mail.

Send by e-mail to: 43wcpindia2024@gmail.com

Subject of the e-mail: ANTHOLOGY

Contests

Poetry Contests
Contest Categories:
  • English Poetry Contest
  • Chinese Poetry Contest
  • Spanish Poetry Contest
  • Indian Language Poetry Contest
Prizes:
  • First Prize: Award certificate and $150 USD
  • Second Prize: Award certificate and $100 USD
  • Third Prize: Award certificate and $50 USD
  • Each category has three winners
Submission Date:

Submission period opens on September 1st 2024 and closes on October 30th, 2024

There will not be any extension.

Eligibility Requirement:

Only attendants to this congress that have been registered may participate with One poem(in English, Chinese or Spanish, Indian.

Rules for Entry:
  1. Free theme, 30 lines maximum.
  2. The poem and all the information required must be sent in a WORD document. PDF files will not be accepted
  3. The WORD document must contain the title of the poem, poem, pseudonym, name of the poet, address, telephone and e-mail
  4. The organizers will give your poem a number and with it, it will be sent to the assigned jury according to the language (English, Chinese, Spanish, Indian).
  5. Online submissions only, through e-mail: 43wcpindia2024@gmail.com
  6. Email Subject: "Contest Category" (e.g., "English Poetry Contest")
  7. The contest will be canceled if there are no poems in a particular language.

Event Partners

Sponsors

Location & Contact

  • World Tamil Sangam, Madurai
  • Plot no 514, Dr Thangaraj Salai,
    Mellur, Naganakulam,
    Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020

FAQ

When will the detailed agenda and speakers be launched?

The detailed agenda and speakers will be launched as soon as the registration is completed.

What are the pickup spots and timings for XLIII WCP?

Pickup will be provided at airport.

How is Madurai as a city?

Madurai city is known for its temples with wonderful architecture. It is called a temple city. It is also called as “thoonga nagaram”, the city that never sleeps. The shops and restaurants will be open all through night.

Is there a refund policy?

No

If I come to the festival with my friends, will we get a chance to stay in the same room?
  • For single occupancy- 1000 USD
  • For Double- 750 USD
How to get to WCP XLIII?

You can reach the Madurai through air, rail and road.

Is WCP XLIII a safe space for attendees?

Yes.

What is the weather like in Madurai?

Weather is usually mild. During November the city is slightly cold with temperature ranging from a high of 86°F (30°C) to a low of 70°F (21°C).

What are some of the suitable places to visit in and near Madurai?
  • Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • Alagar Koil Temple
  • Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam Temple
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum
  • Vaigai Dam
  • Kodaikanal Hill Station
  • Samanar Hills
  • Pazhamudhir Solai Temple
How to reach Madurai by Air?

Nearest international airport is Chennai. There are daily flights from Chennai, Trichy, Bengaluru and Coimbatore. Taxis are available from the airport to the city.

How to reach Madurai by Rail and Road?

Many trains and buses are available to Madurai from all major cities of India.