International Haiku Poetry Day
About International Haiku Poetry Day
When is International Haiku Poetry Day? This holiday is always celebrated on April 17
Today is International Haiku Poetry Day. This April 17 holiday is a day for poets and lovers of poetry around the world to savor and enjoy. It’s also a great day for you to try your hand at this unique form of poetry. Perhaps you’re a poet and you don’t know it!
The Haiku poem is a Japanese art form. We were all introduced to this interesting Japanese art form back in our High School days. The Haiku is a simple, non-rhyming poem. It consists of short and simple, 3-line stanzas consisting of 5-7-5 syllables. The subject of the poem can be about anything: love, nature, life, or any other topic that you desire.
Did You Know? April is National Poetry Month.
How to Celebrate International Haiku Poetry Day
Here are a couple of pleasant ways to enjoy International Haiku Poetry Day:
- Go to a park with friends or a lover. Sit on a blanket under a shady tree and read haiku poems.
- Are you feeling creative? Try your hand at creating a haiku poem today. You might be amazed at how easy it is to do!
Today's Quote
” If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” – – Woody Allen
History and Origin of International Haiku Poetry Day
This special holiday event was created in 2007 by Sari Grandstaff. In 2012, the Haiku Foundation picked up on this holiday and began promoting it.
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