作者简介：
韩舸友，笔名寒山（HanShan）、美国华侨，海外诗人。现任《美洲文化之声》国际传媒总编辑、世界华文诗歌学会会长、唐诗之路国际诗歌学会名誉主席。
作者自幼喜爱诗文，1980年起开始发表诗歌作品，作品追循其曲折离奇、丰富多彩的人生轨迹，跨越多个时代与文化语境。部分作品已被译为中、英、蒙等多种语言，广泛发表于《世界诗歌年鉴》《阿图尼斯诗歌年鉴》及数十种中英文诗刊与文集。被联合国教科文组织图书馆、美国国会图书馆、瑞典皇家图书馆等数十个国家和大学图书馆收藏。出版有《情殇》等诗歌诗文集和不少法学著作。曾荣获王维诗歌金奖以及仓央嘉措杯、孔子杯以及中国诗歌万里行等多个文学奖项。
作者一直追求诗歌的文字、内涵和意境之美，朴实无华的文字中蕴藏着深沉的思想和情感，被中国行吟诗人王芳聞在她的评论文章中定义为“海外华文诗学的新意象”。近年来，作者在北美大地上倾情创作了大量描写乡愁与爱情的诗歌。这些用生命的血和泪凝铸的诗句，文字优美、情感真挚动人，常令读者潸然泪下、久久难忘，堪称当代华文诗坛当之无愧、唯美主义的“情诗王子”。
（世界诗人大会盛况，会场一角）
诗是世界的 — 第四十四届世界诗人大会纪行
第四十四届世界诗人大会于2025年09月21日至26日在墨西哥蒙特雷市举办，我作为代表团团长，与彭南林副团长和蓬丹顾问一起，率领北美代表团（美国、加拿大、英国）的诗人朋友们一起参加了这次盛会。在蒙特雷市的五天会议暨采风活动中，收获颇丰，感触颇深，回来后一直想坐下来好好写一篇游记，由于事物太多，直到今天才开始提笔。
世界诗人大会创立于1969年，旨在推动诗歌艺术的发展与全球文化交流。大会每1-2年在不同国家举办，汇聚来自世界各地的诗人、学者与文化界人士，共同探讨诗歌的价值与使命。它不仅是诗人们分享创作与思想的平台，更是促进各国文化互鉴、增进友谊的重要桥梁，被誉为诗坛最具影响力的国际盛会之一。
（部分代表在会场外合影留念）
这次第四十四届世界诗人大会在墨西哥蒙特雷市隆重举行，来自二十多个国家的120多位诗人参加了大会，其中，北美代表团与中国代表团36人，几乎占了一会代表的三分之一，阵容足够强大了。
蒙特雷（西班牙文：Monterrey）是墨西哥新莱昂州首府，为该國第三大城市及东北部经济中心，人口约410万，素有“北方艳后”“东北巨人”“群山之城”“北方之都”等别称。城市地处东马德雷山脉环绕中，圣卡塔丽娜河干涸河床横穿城区，拥有加西亚洞穴、马尾瀑布等自然景观与人文旅游胜地，被誉为墨西哥最美国化的城市。
蒙特雷始建于1596年，发展为工业重镇。城市属半干旱气候，夏季日均气温超30℃，冬季偶有零下低温。[3][5]2026年世界杯足球赛将在此举办部分赛事。
（温暖而感人的开幕仪式）
作为墨西哥重要工业与商业中心，蒙特雷聚集了Cemex、FEMSA等跨国企业总部，承接特斯拉超级工厂等投资项目，主导产业涵盖汽车、家电及航空航天零件制造，人均GDP居全国首位。蒙特雷工业园吸引大量中资企业入驻，85号公路承载约80%对美货运贸易
“九月的蒙特雷，群山环抱，河流蜿蜒，阳光在石砌的古老广场洒下金辉。正是在这片承载历史与激情的土地上，第44届世界诗人大会隆重举行。
墨西哥，诗人辈出的土地，已第四次成功承办世界诗人大会。曾担任大会主席的墨西哥诗人包括索尼娅·加尔萨、曼努埃尔·萨尔瓦多·莱瓦、玛丽亚·尤金尼娅·索贝拉尼斯与玛丽亚·德尔·皮拉尔·马丁内斯。
（豪华颁奖典礼暨晚宴现场
这是一场跨越国界与语言的盛会，一场用诗歌呼吸、用文字相拥的聚会。世界诗人大会自1969年创立以来，已成为诗坛最璀璨的星辰之一，它每一至两年在不同的国度升起，为诗人们搭建起沟通的桥梁、心灵的舞台。
2025年9月21日至26日，蒙特雷迎来了来自24个国家的120余位诗人——从墨西哥到中国，从匈牙利到南非，从法国到新西兰，诗歌的火焰在这里交织成光。本次诗人大会得到了多方机构、学界与企业的协力支持，包括新莱昂州旅游部、蒙特雷会议与游客局、文化部、市政政府、新莱昂自治大学、U-ERRE大学、蒙特雷高等音乐学院、Transpais、Avalon Servicios、SIA、DMC Monterrey、Eventus、IVOQ、Cuervo，以及本地艺术家绍尔·塔梅斯。
（诗人们在酒店大厅依依不舍的合影留念）
第44届诗人大会由世界诗人大会（WCP）主办，联合其姊妹机构——隶属联合国教科文组织的世界艺术与文化学院（WAAC）共同承办。
世界诗人大会主席：玛丽亚·尤金尼娅·索贝拉尼斯
本届大会主席：玛丽亚·德尔·皮拉尔·马丁内斯·南丁（WCP资深成员，已加入18年）
本届大会总监：埃尔达·劳拉·塞尔达·马丁内斯（DMC Monterrey执行长）
为期五天、累计超过40小时的会议中，诗人、学者、作家与贵宾们围绕“语言与文化的意义”展开深入交流，在国际友谊的氛围中共襄盛举。
（机翼下的墨西哥蒙特雷市）
21日晚，大会欢迎仪式在蒙特雷市政政府旅游与文化局局长西尔维娅·南希·加西亚女士（Lic. Silvia Nancy García）的主持下，于大都会博物馆举行。这个极具地方特色的场所，以音乐、民俗与蒙特雷文化迎接来宾，为大会拉开序幕。古老的建筑仿佛在低声吟诵往昔，而台上，世界诗人大会主席与执行主席先后致辞，欢迎来自五洲的朋友。
22日清晨，蒙特雷当代艺术博物馆的大门徐徐开启。几何构成的外立面仿佛在暗示诗歌的无限可能。开幕典礼在马可艺术博物馆（Museo MARCO）举行。新莱昂州旅游部长玛丽卡门·马丁内斯（Mtra. Maricarmen Martínez）发表了开幕致辞。出席嘉宾包括世界诗人大会主席玛丽亚·尤金尼娅·索贝拉尼斯（María Eugenia Soberanis）、第44届大会主席玛丽亚·德尔·皮拉尔·马丁内斯·南丁（Mtra. María del Pilar Martínez Nandín）、文化部代表、蒙特雷会议与游客局官员、市政旅游与文化局领导，以及新莱昂自治大学代表。接着是思想的火花：Elsa Cross博士谈“阿方索·雷耶斯的诗人与才智”，西班牙学者 María Antonia García de León Álvarez 博士讲“逻各斯、美与诗歌”。语言的力量被重新唤醒，仿佛在提醒人们：诗歌不仅是文字，更是人类灵魂的容器。”（摘自大湾区时报南林文）
（蒙特雷市街景）
我作为世界华文诗歌学会会长、【美洲文化之声】总编担任团长一职，与彭南林副团长（北美华文作家协会总会副会长），蓬丹顾问（北美华文作家协会前会长、顾问）一起，带领11人的团队前往参加。
中国诗人代表团由著名诗人、世界诗人大会副主席北塔率领，21位诗人中基本都是中国当代诗歌界的优秀的甚至著名的诗人，包括北塔、李自国、周子、陈泰灸、西可、卞启忠、麦田、丁灯、冷先桥，等等。
（从洛杉矶出发前的美中英诗歌交流座谈会）
出发的前一天，世界华文诗歌学会、北美南加州写作协会和美洲文化之声中在洛杉矶联合举办了【洛杉矶（美中英）诗歌交流座谈会 —— 诗歌的意境与魅力】，这次活动主要由我和刘荣文教授组织，我作为第一个主讲嘉宾，同时也是主持人之一。荣文教授既是主评嘉宾，也是主持人，著名诗人、作家陈劲松、叶如钢、及多位南加州的教授、作家、诗人齐聚一堂，英国来的廖锡娟教授，丝绸之路国际研究会及唐诗之路国际诗歌学会主席王芳聞通过远程会议进行了交流。讲座活动有声有色、得到了与会来宾的一致肯定和称赞。美洲文化之声、美国新闻速递、美联社以及中国的十余家媒体都做了完整详尽的报道。这次活动可以称得上是南加州文学界的一场盛会。
作者和李自国、西可、丁灯在晚宴上）
第二天早上，我们就出发前往墨西哥蒙特雷市。
诗人们下榻蒙特利Hotel Ancira 酒店。蒙特雷 Hotel Ancira（今称 Gamma Monterrey Gran Hotel Ancira） 1912年修建，距今已有113年的历史，它坐落于墨西哥蒙特雷市中心，建筑风格典雅，融合法式古典元素与现代设施。 Hotel Ancira 于 1992 年被墨西哥国家美术与历史机构认定为艺术性纪念建筑，富有极高的文化与历史价值。
到达当晚，主办方在蒙特雷国立都市博物馆（Municipal Government Museo Metropolitano)举行了欢迎酒会，这里现在是国立都市博物馆，它在历史上曾经是市政厅，原为殖民时期的市政、司法机构。 即使是夜晚，也能感觉到这幢建筑的历史文化气息，两层楼的四合院，中间是一个小广场，整个欢迎酒会就围绕着广场举行，一张张小桌安放在二楼的走廊上，大家一边品酒，一边欣赏各种西班牙风格的音乐和舞蹈。
（北美代表团在蒙特雷城市公园的诗人墙前）
世界诗人大会主席玛利亚（Dr. María Eugenia Soberanis N. ）和第44届诗人大会执行主席玛利亚（María del Pilar Martínez Nandín）以及主办方执行主委分别上台致词，欢迎来自全球各地的诗人。轻松而又欢快的墨西哥舞蹈和歌唱家的演唱让晚会气氛让晚会气氛既轻松又欢快，也让我们也第一次近距离的感受了墨西哥人民的热情和善良。
22号上午，在当代艺术博物馆（the Contemporary Art Museum MARCO)举办盛大的开幕式。该馆建于1991年，由著名建筑师 Ricardo Legorreta 设计，坐落在市中心宏广场一侧，外观色彩浓郁、几何构成引人注目。 下午是Dr. Elsa Cross 主旨演讲：《阿方索·雷耶斯的诗人们：天赋与才智》；主旨演讲：《逻各斯、美、诗歌（语言的价值）》——西班牙 María Antonia García de León Álvarez 博士（Perlas大厅）。追授致敬：Manuel S. Leyva Martínez 博士（Perlas 大厅）; 艺术展览《诗与光》开幕（蒙特雷厅）。同时用西班牙语、英语和中文进行了分组朗诵活动，来自各国的诗人登台朗诵了自己的作品。
（作者和南林、蓬丹代表世界华文诗歌学会向大会玛利亚主席和执行主席颁赠荣誉主席证书和感谢状后，北美代表团成员上台合影留念）
23号，诗集发布：《黑岛》 – 艾尔莎·克罗斯博士，爱德华多·萨姆布拉诺教授，阿曼多·富恩特斯·阿吉雷（“卡通”）先生《多才多艺作家的历程》新书发布、+ 参观艺术展《诗与光》、米里亚姆·加西亚·卡罗梅罗《拉美诗歌（燃烧的火山）》， 玛丽亚·安东尼娅·加西亚·德莱昂·阿尔瓦雷斯博士《洛尔迦的九个象征》各国诗人在各个报告大厅敞开心扉，相互交流学习，的确感受到浓烈的世界诗歌的多元性和丰富性，它像一片美丽而浪漫的诗林给了这个世界以精神上的养分，诗人们正是这片深林中最闪亮的星星。
（作者代表北美代表团在主席台发言）
第44届大会诗选与《火焰》杂志发布（珍珠厅）。午餐之后，主办方安排城市观光、第一站就是蒙特雷钢铁厂旧址。
一百多年前就在这里诞生并生产的钢铁厂，规模竟然如此宏大，一点不亚于中国的一些著名钢铁厂。我们顺着导游的安排，坐上一百多年前运送铁矿石的升降机，爬到高炉的顶部，又回到二楼炼钢车间，通过有声视频观看炼钢的整个过程，既学习了这个方面的知识，又感受到了钢铁诞生过程中的震撼场面和魅力。
（墨西哥第三大城市蒙特雷一角，一个现代化的繁荣城市）
在离地近百米的高炉顶部的观光栈桥上，我终于清晰的欣赏到蒙特雷城市的风景。和大部分欧美城市一样，它们的高楼大厦也不多，不过比较干净整洁，道路宽敞平坦，城市绿化面积很大。让我对墨西哥的印象改变了很多。过去虽然到过墨西哥，但只是靠近美国边境的提华纳和恩森纳达两个城市，毒品走私和黑帮势力成了很深的阴影。社会治安状况极其恶劣。
但是在蒙特雷，看到的是生机勃勃的景象，高楼林立，充满活力，主教山周围和马德雷山下，一片片的欧式建筑掩映在绿荫之中，仿佛千千万万依在母亲的怀里始得庇佑的孩子们，一片静谧宁静。
（世界诗人大会主席玛丽亚女士向作者赠送她的新诗集）
从飞机场出发到市区的路上，我就发现，几乎所有的道路和房屋都在围绕着一座独立而高耸入云的山峰，山的形状和气势绝对非普通山体可比。我告诉同机抵达的一菲，“这座山应该是蒙特雷市的圣山”在钢铁厂的高楼上，我请教了导游，他告诉我这是主教山，北岸则是主教山，山上曾是拉法埃尔主教的官邸，现在成了教区博物馆，因为这里在1846年美军来犯时发生了一场重要的战役。
不过我现在才发现，右边还有一座更加宏伟壮观的山脉，这就是刚才提到的马德雷山脉。
这次活动还有一个需要特别提到的事情，中国代表团21人中，大部分都是老朋友，比如北塔、李志国、周道模、春天、陈泰灸等等，有的朋友虽未谋面，但都在文学圈交往很久。相对而言，海外代表团的水平倒有些参差不齐。
（作者在大会分享会）
到达的当天晚上，北塔和我就商量抽时间搞一个美中代表团诗歌交流座谈会。没想到23号分组进行新书发布会的时候，就有了机会。于是，我们两个代表团的成员在酒店大厅的沙发区进行了一次非常亲切友好的交流活动，北塔和我共同组织了这次活动。
常言道，人生两大喜事不外乎金榜题名时、他乡遇故知。”在遥远的太平洋彼岸的墨西哥与新朋老友相聚，这样的感觉何止是故知，而是遇见亲人。第一次在海外遇见这么多来自故乡的文友，喜悦之情忍不住溢于言表。
大会结束之后，北塔带着中国代表团去古巴旅游，我和洛杉矶的朋友们就直接飞回洛杉矶，参加第二天的世界杰出亚裔女性颁奖典礼。
后来，为了表达对中国代表团的诗人们的怀念之情，我请北塔组稿在美洲文化之声为他们编辑发布了中国诗人专刊，以资纪念。
经历各种诗歌交流活动后，晚上在墨西哥历史博物馆举行了隆重的颁奖典礼及闭幕式。各种颁奖活动结束后，主席特别邀请北美代表团上台致辞并举行授予证书仪式。
（英语区诗歌朗诵活动）
这是一个非常有趣的策划，作为墨西哥的邻居，北美代表团又是第一次参加世界诗人大会，我们总应该给大会表达一下尊敬之情，作为世界华文诗歌学会会长，我们非常诚恳的希望能够邀请到世界著名的诗人担任荣誉主席，既提升诗歌学会的影响力，也为华文诗人扩大视野提供广阔的舞台。所以我向南林副团长提出了这个想法。
南林是一个非常谦虚、又踏实能干的资深文化侨领，他立刻将这个策划落实下来，自费制作了荣誉证书和感谢状。到了蒙特雷，玛丽亚主席告诉他，我们的活动安排在最后一天，我告诉南林，最后一天也会是最正式、最隆重的时间。果不其然，我们真的被安排在颁奖仪式之后。
（美中诗人相聚蒙特雷）
南林副首先上台发言，首先邀请我上台致辞：“这次能够与蓬丹和南林一起，率领北美诗人代表团前来参加第四十四届世界诗人大会，亲眼见证了大会的盛况，能够与世界各国的优秀诗人一起交流学习，我深感荣幸。谢谢世界诗歌大会主席玛丽亚女士接受邀请，出任世界华文诗歌学会荣誉主席一职，同时，向本次大会的执行主席玛丽亚女士做出的卓越贡献颁发感谢状，并颁证荣誉证书和贺状。”随后，蓬丹顾问也上台发言，并欢迎大家到美国洛杉矶做客。紧接着，玛丽亚主席和执行主席上台，我向玛丽亚主席颁发了世界华文诗歌学会荣誉主席证书，蓬丹向执行主席颁发了美洲文化之声的感谢状。
（作者代表世界华文诗歌学会向玛丽亚主席颁发荣誉主席证书）
北美代表团的人员按照我们会前商量的方式，依次走上主席台，与玛丽亚主席及执行主席合影留念。
在Farewell 告别晚宴上，主办方邀请了墨西哥蒙特雷当地的表演艺术家表演了墨西哥传统音乐和歌曲《三塔露琪亚》。来自北美的华裔作家、演员、双语主持人南林献唱了中国流行歌曲《老情歌》， 并把最后一句词“虽然你不能和我常相守，但求你永远在心中。”翻译成英文演唱(Although you cannot stay with me all the time, you will be in my heart forever), 获得热烈掌声。随著歌声和音乐，热情的诗人们纷纷登台热舞、相约来年再相聚。
参加世界诗人大会具有重要的文化与社会意义。它不仅为诗人提供了一个国际舞台，展示各自独特的创作风格与思想，更让不同语言、民族和文化的诗歌在对话与交流中互相启发。通过与来自世界各地的诗人交流，参会者能够拓展视野，深化对诗歌多样性的理解。同时，大会也强调诗歌在促进和平、增进理解和传递人类共同情感中的作用，使诗歌成为连接世界、推动文明对话的重要纽带。
（一个非常温馨的场面，作者与五位他国诗人的合影吸引了周围几十个诗人参加，变成了一张多国诗人的全家福）
Author Profile:
Han keyou, pen name Han Shan, is a Chinese American and overseas poet. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the international media publication Voice of American Culture, President of the World Chinese Poetry Society, and Honorary President of the Tang Poetry Road International Poetry Society.
Han Geyou has loved poetry since childhood and began publishing his works in 1980. His works trace his bizarre and colorful life, spanning multiple eras and cultural contexts. Some of his works have been translated into Chinese, English, Mongolian, and other languages, and have been published in the World Poetry Yearbook, the Artunis Poetry Yearbook, and dozens of Chinese and English poetry journals and anthologies. His works are collected by dozens of national and university libraries, including the UNESCO Library, the Library of Congress, and the Royal Library of Sweden. He has published poetry collections such as “Sorrow of Love” and numerous legal works. He has won numerous literary awards, including the Wang Wei Poetry Gold Medal, the Tsangyang Gyatso Cup, the Confucius Cup, and the China Poetry Journey Award.
（开幕现场）
The author consistently pursues the beauty of poetry’s language, connotation, and artistic conception. His unadorned prose conceals profound thoughts and emotions, earning him the recognition of “a new image in overseas Chinese poetics” in a critical essay by the Chinese wandering poet Wang Fangwen. In recent years, he has devoted himself to composing numerous poems depicting homesickness and love across North America. These verses, forged with the blood and tears of his life, are beautifully written and deeply moving, often leaving readers weeping and unforgettable. He is truly worthy of being called the “Prince of Love Poetry,” a true aestheticist in contemporary Chinese poetry.
（参加会议的华文诗人们）
Poetry is Universal — A Travelogue of the 44th World Poets’ Congress
The 44th World Poets’ Congress was held in Monterrey, Mexico, from September 21 to 26, 2025. As head of the delegation, along with Deputy Head Peng Nanlin and Advisor Peng Dan, I led fellow poets from the North American delegation (US, Canada, and UK) to attend this grand event. The five-day conference and field trip in Monterrey was incredibly rewarding and deeply moving. Since returning, I’ve been wanting to write a travelogue, but with so much on my plate, I haven’t gotten around to it until today.
The World Poets’ Congress was founded in 1969 to promote the development of poetry and global cultural exchange. Held every one to two years in a different country, the congress brings together poets, scholars, and cultural figures from around the world to discuss the value and mission of poetry. It serves not only as a platform for poets to share their creations and ideas, but also as an important bridge for promoting cultural exchange and fostering friendship among nations. It is hailed as one of the most influential international poetry events.
（会场一角）
The 44th World Poetry Congress was grandly held in Monterrey, Mexico. More than 120 poets from more than 20 countries attended the congress. Among them, the North American delegation and the Chinese delegation had 36 people, almost accounting for one-third of the delegates. The lineup was strong enough. Monterrey (Spanish: Monterrey) is the capital of Nuevo León, Mexico. It is the third largest city in the country and the economic center of the northeast, with a population of about 4.1 million. It is known as the “Queen of the North”, “Giant of the Northeast”, “City of Mountains”, and “Capital of the North”. The city is surrounded by the Eastern Sierra Madre Mountains. The dry riverbed of the Santa Catalina River runs through the city. It has natural landscapes and cultural tourist attractions such as the Garcia Cave and the Horsetail Falls. It is known as the most Americanized city in Mexico. Monterrey was founded in 1596 and has developed into an industrial center. The city has a semi-arid climate, with an average daily temperature of over 30℃ in summer and occasional sub-zero temperatures in winter. [3][5] Some matches of the 2026 World Cup will be held here. As an important industrial and commercial center in Mexico, Monterrey is home to the headquarters of multinational companies such as Cemex and FEMSA, and has undertaken investment projects such as Tesla’s Gigafactory. Its leading industries include automobile, home appliance and aerospace parts manufacturing, and its per capita GDP ranks first in the country. The Monterrey Industrial Park has attracted a large number of Chinese companies, and Highway 85 carries approximately 80% of freight trade with the United States.
（诗歌分享现场一角）
“September in Monterrey is surrounded by mountains, with winding rivers and sunlight casting a golden glow on the ancient stone plaza. It is in this land steeped in history and passion that the 44th World Poetry Congress is held with great fanfare.”
Mexico, a land rich in poets, has successfully hosted the World Poetry Congress for the fourth time. Past presidents of the congress include Sonia Garza, Manuel Salvador Leyva, María Eugenia Soberanis, and María del Pilar Martínez.
This is a grand gathering that transcends borders and languages, a gathering where poetry breathes life and words embrace. Since its founding in 1969, the World Poetry Congress has become one of the brightest stars in the poetry world, rising every one to two years in different countries, building a bridge of communication and a stage for poets to express their hearts.
（作者与美女诗人们）
From September 21 to 26, 2025, Monterrey welcomed over 120 poets from 24 countries—from Mexico to China, Hungary to South Africa, France to New Zealand—where the flames of poetry intertwined into light. This Poets’ Congress was supported by numerous institutions, academia, and businesses, including the Nuevo León State Department of Tourism, the Monterrey Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Ministry of Culture, the municipal government, the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, U-ERRE University, the Monterrey Conservatory of Music, Transpais, Avalon Servicios, SIA, DMC Monterrey, Eventus, IVOQ, Cuervo, and local artist Saul Tames.
The 44th Poets’ Congress was organized by the World Congress of Poets (WCP) in collaboration with its sister organization, the World Academy of Arts and Cultures (WAAC), affiliated with UNESCO.
（会场一角）
President of the World Poetry Congress: Maria Eugenia Soberanis
President of this year’s Congress: Maria del Pilar Martínez Nandin (WCP veteran, 18-year member)
Director of this year’s Congress: Elda Laura Cerda Martínez (CEO of DMC Monterrey)
Over the course of five days, totaling over 40 hours, poets, scholars, writers, and distinguished guests engaged in in-depth discussions on the “Meaning of Language and Culture,” celebrating the occasion in an atmosphere of international friendship.
（在大学的交流现场）
On the evening of the 21st, a welcome ceremony for the Congress was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, presided over by Lic. Silvia Nancy García, Director of the Monterrey Municipal Government’s Tourism and Culture Bureau. This unique venue welcomed guests with music, folklore, and Monterrey culture, marking the beginning of the Congress. The ancient architecture seemed to whisper of the past, while on the stage, the President and Executive Chairman of the World Poetry Congress delivered speeches, welcoming friends from all over the world.
（华文诗歌分享现场）
On the morning of the 22nd, the doors of the Monterrey Museum of Contemporary Art slowly opened. Its geometric facade seemed to suggest the infinite possibilities of poetry. The opening ceremony took place at the Museo MARCO. Nuevo León State Minister of Tourism, Maricarmen Martínez, delivered the opening address. Guests included María Eugenia Soberanis, President of the World Congress of Poets; María del Pilar Martínez Nandín, President of the 44th Congress; representatives from the Ministry of Culture; officials from the Monterrey Convention and Visitors Bureau; leaders from the Municipal Tourism and Culture Office; and representatives from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. This was followed by a series of intellectual discussions: Dr. Elsa Cross spoke on “The Poet and Wisdom of Alfonso Reyes,” and Spanish scholar Dr. María Antonia García de León Álvarez spoke on “Logos, Beauty, and Poetry.” The power of language has been reawakened, as if reminding people that poetry is not just words, but a vessel for the human soul. (Excerpt from Nan Linwen in the Greater Bay Area Times)
（参观蒙特雷钢铁厂旧址博物馆）
As President of the World Chinese Poetry Society and Editor-in-Chief of Voice of American Culture, I served as the head of the delegation. Along with Vice Head Peng Nanlin (Vice President of the North American Chinese Writers Association) and Consultant Peng Dan (former President and Consultant of the North American Chinese Writers Association), we led an 11-person team to participate.
The Chinese Poets Delegation was led by renowned poet and Vice Chairman of the World Poets Congress, Bei Ta. The 21 poets included many outstanding and even renowned figures in contemporary Chinese poetry, including Bei Ta, Li Ziguo, Zhou Zi, Chen Taijiu, Xi Ke, Bian Qizhong, Mai Tian, Ding Deng, Leng Xianqiao, and many others.
（作者与大会负责人之一的合影留念）
The day before our departure, the World Chinese Poetry Society, the Southern California Writers Association, and the Voice of America jointly held the Los Angeles (US-China-UK) Poetry Exchange Symposium – The Artistic Conception and Charm of Poetry. This event was primarily organized by Professor Liu Rongwen and me. I served as the first keynote speaker and also as one of the moderators. Professor Rongwen served as both the main reviewer and moderator. Renowned poets and writers Chen Jinsong and Ye Rugang, along with several Southern California professors, writers, and poets, attended the event. Professor Liao Xijuan from the UK and Wang Fangwen, President of the Silk Road International Research Association and the Tang Poetry Road International Poetry Society, also participated in the virtual conference. The lecture was a vibrant event, receiving unanimous praise and positive feedback from the attendees. Voice of America, US News Express, the Associated Press, and over ten other Chinese media outlets provided comprehensive coverage. This event was truly a major event for the Southern California literary community.
The next morning, we departed for Monterrey, Mexico.
作者与北塔、李自国，会议负责人之一的先生在会议现场）
The poets stayed at the Hotel Ancira in Monterey. Built in 1912, the Monterrey Hotel Ancira (now known as the Gamma Monterrey Gran Hotel Ancira) boasts a 113-year history. Located in the heart of Monterrey, Mexico, it boasts an elegant architectural style that blends classical French elements with modern amenities. Designated an artistic monument by Mexico’s National Institute of Fine Arts and History in 1992, the hotel holds exceptional cultural and historical value.
On the evening of our arrival, the organizers held a welcome reception at the Monterrey National Metropolitan Museum (Municipal Government Museo Metropolitano). This former city hall, now the National Metropolitan Museum, served as the city hall and the civic and judicial offices during the colonial era. Even at night, the building’s historical and cultural atmosphere was palpable. The two-story courtyard centered around a small plaza, where the entire welcome reception was held. Small tables were set up on the second-floor corridor, where everyone enjoyed a variety of Spanish-style music and dance while sipping wine.
Dr. María Eugenia Soberanis N., President of the World Congress of Poets, María del Pilar Martínez Nandín, Executive President of the 44th Congress, and the Executive Director of the organizing committee each took the stage to welcome poets from around the world. A lighthearted and cheerful Mexican dance performance and vocal performances created a lighthearted and cheerful atmosphere for the evening, allowing us to experience the warmth and kindness of the Mexican people up close for the first time.
On the morning of the 22nd, a grand opening ceremony was held at the Contemporary Art Museum MARCO. Built in 1991 and designed by renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta, the museum is located on the edge of Plaza Mayor in the city center, boasting a vibrant exterior with striking geometric forms and vibrant colors. In the afternoon, Dr. Elsa Cross delivered a keynote address, “The Poets of Alfonso Reyes: Gift and Wisdom.” Dr. María Antonia García de León Álvarez of Spain delivered a keynote address, “Logos, Beauty, Poetry (The Value of Language)” (Perlas Hall). A posthumous tribute was given to Dr. Manuel S. Leyva Martínez (Perlas Hall). The art exhibition “Poetry and Light” opened in the Monterrey Hall. Poets from various countries also presented their works in Spanish, English, and Chinese.
On the 23rd, the poetry collection was released: “Black Island” – Dr. Elsa Cross, Professor Eduardo Sambrano, Mr. Armando Fuentes Aguirre (“Cartoon”), the new book “The Journey of a Versatile Writer” was released, + a visit to the art exhibition “Poetry and Light”, Miriam García Calomero’s “Latin American Poetry (Burning Volcano)”, Dr. Maria Antonia García de León Álvarez’s “Nine Symbols of Lorca”. Poets from various countries opened their hearts in various lecture halls, exchanged and learned from each other, and indeed felt the strong diversity and richness of world poetry. It is like a beautiful and romantic forest of poetry that provides spiritual nourishment to the world, and poets are the brightest stars in this deep forest.
（作者与诗人们在墨西哥圣地亚哥的马尾瀑布）
The 44th Congress Poetry Selection and the “Flame” Magazine Launch (Pearl Hall). After lunch, the organizers arranged a city tour, the first stop being the former site of the Monterrey Steel Plant.
The steel plant, founded and produced here over a century ago, is surprisingly large, rivaling even some of China’s most famous steel mills. Following our guide’s instructions, we boarded the elevator used to transport iron ore over a century ago, climbed to the top of the blast furnace, and then returned to the steelmaking workshop on the second floor. We watched the entire steelmaking process through a video with audio. This not only taught us about the subject but also allowed us to experience the awe and wonder of the birth of steel.
（作者朗诵后与主持人在现场）
From the observation deck atop the blast furnace, nearly 100 meters above the ground, I finally had a clear view of Monterrey. Like most European and American cities, it had few skyscrapers, but was relatively clean and tidy, with wide, flat roads and abundant green space. This significantly changed my impression of Mexico. Although I had visited Mexico before, it was only in the cities of Tijuana and Ensenada, near the US border, where drug smuggling and gang activity loomed large. Public security was extremely poor. In Monterrey, however, I saw a vibrant scene, with tall buildings brimming with energy. Around Monte Bishop and at the foot of the Sierra Madre, clusters of European-style buildings nestled in greenery, like countless children nestled in the arms of their mother, a scene of tranquility and peace.
（美中诗人在酒店大厅）
On the way from the airport into the city, I noticed that almost all the roads and houses surrounded a single, towering peak. Its shape and imposing presence were unlike any other. I told Yifei, who had arrived on the same flight, “This mountain must be the sacred mountain of Monterrey.” From the steel mill building, I asked the tour guide, who told me it was Monte Bishop. The other mountain on the north shore was Monte Bishop, once the official residence of Bishop Rafael, and now houses the diocesan museum, as it was
site of a crucial battle during the American invasion in 1846.
But only then did I realize there was an even more majestic mountain range to the right: the Sierra Madre.
After the various poetry exchange activities, a grand awards ceremony and closing ceremony were held at the Mexican History Museum that evening. After the various awards ceremony, the president specially invited the North American delegation to the stage to deliver speeches and hold a certificate presentation ceremony.
（诗人们乘船游览蒙特雷运河）
This was a very interesting plan. As neighbors of Mexico, and this was the first time the North American delegation was attending the World Poetry Conference, we should always express our respect for the conference. As presidents of the World Chinese Poetry Society, we sincerely hoped to invite a world-renowned poet to serve as honorary president. This would not only enhance the society’s influence but also provide a broad platform for Chinese poets to broaden their horizons. So I proposed this idea to Deputy Head of the delegation, Nan Lin.
Nan Lin, a highly humble, down-to-earth, and capable senior overseas Chinese cultural leader, immediately implemented the plan and produced the honorary certificates and letters of appreciation at his own expense. Upon arriving in Monterrey, President Maria informed him that our event would be scheduled for the last day. I told Nan Lin that the last day would also be the most formal and grand occasion. Sure enough, we were scheduled after the awards ceremony.
（作者与蓬丹、南林在小镇上）
Vice President Nan Lin took the stage first, inviting me to the podium to deliver a speech: “I am deeply honored to be able to lead the North American Poetry Delegation to attend the 44th World Poetry Congress, along with Peng Dan and Nan Lin, to witness the grand occasion of the Congress firsthand and to exchange and learn with outstanding poets from around the world. I thank Ms. Maria, President of the World Poetry Congress, for accepting the invitation to serve as Honorary President of the World Chinese Poetry Society. I would also like to present a Certificate of Appreciation, a Certificate of Honor, and a Letter of Congratulations to Ms. Maria, Executive President of this Congress, for her outstanding contributions.” Consultant Peng Dan then took the stage and welcomed everyone to Los Angeles, USA. Then, President Maria and the Executive President took the stage. I presented President Maria with the Certificate of Honorary President of the World Chinese Poetry Society, and Peng Dan presented the Executive President with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Voice of American Culture.
Following the arrangement agreed upon beforehand, the North American delegation took turns ascending the podium and posed for photos with President Maria and the Executive Chairman.
At the Farewell farewell dinner, organizers invited local artists from Monterrey, Mexico, to perform traditional Mexican music and the song “Santa Lucia.” Nan Lin, a Chinese-American writer, actor, and bilingual host from North America, sang the Chinese pop song “Old Love Song,” translating the last line, “Although you cannot stay with me all the time, you will be in my heart forever,” into English to enthusiastic applause. Following the singing and music, enthusiastic poets took to the stage and danced, promising to meet again next year.
（作者和南林、竹笛在告别晚宴上向与会朋友们一一敬酒告别）
Participating in the World Poets Congress holds significant cultural and social significance. It not only provides poets with an international platform to showcase their unique creative styles and ideas, but also allows poetry from different languages, nationalities, and cultures to inspire each other through dialogue and exchange. By interacting with poets from around the world, participants can broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the diversity of poetry. At the same time, the conference also emphasized the role of poetry in promoting peace, enhancing understanding and conveying common human emotions, making poetry a bridge connecting the world,
（作者与大会先生在新书发布现场）
后记：
“世界诗人大会不仅是一场文学盛典，更是一种文明对话。它让不同语言的诗篇互相照亮，让不同文化的灵魂彼此呼应。它提醒我们：诗歌不仅是抒情的文字，它还是推动和平、传递理解、承载人类共同情感的桥梁”（摘自大湾区时报南林文）。这次能够率团参加世界诗人大会第四十四界大会，深感荣幸，也让我收获良多，完一直主张，“诗歌不是哪一个地区，哪一个国家，哪一个圈子的，它是世界的。作为诗人，一定要努力将自己的作品融入世界诗歌之林，就像音乐一样，虽然语言和文字有差异，但是，它蕴含的精神境界和艺术韵味是相通的，通过这样的交融，人类灵魂能够得到净化、得到升华，无论种族、肤色，也无论信仰和贫富，都会产生强烈的共鸣，从而达到思想和情感的高度契合。
无论在哪里，诗都是高山流水、阳春白雪，诗人也是这个世界上最值得尊敬的人之一，就如我常常自省的那样：“只有敢爱敢恨的人，才能挥洒激扬的文字；只有纯净的灵魂，才能写出催人泪下的诗篇”。感谢世界诗人大会的组织者和参加大会的诗人们，祝福诗歌，祝福诗人，让我们一起在诗的圣殿里一起耕耘，、彼此爱护、收获成果，我相信，这样的收获一定是神的最大恩赐。（韩舸友/寒山，2025.10.23.提笔于美国洛杉矶寒舍）
（作者与科索沃诗人在告别晚宴上）
Postscript:
“The World Poets Congress is not only a literary celebration, but also a dialogue among civilizations. It allows poems in different languages to illuminate each other and the souls of different cultures to resonate with each other. It reminds us that poetry is not merely lyrical text; it is also a bridge that promotes peace, conveys understanding, and carries the common emotions of humanity” (excerpted from Nan Linwen in the Greater Bay Area Times). I am deeply honored to lead a delegation to the 44th World Poets Congress, and I have learned a lot. I have always advocated that “poetry is not confined to any one region, country, or circle; it is universal.” As a poet, I must strive to integrate my work into the world poetry community. Just like music, although there are differences in language and script, the spiritual realm and artistic charm it embodies are universal. Through this fusion, the human soul can be purified and sublimated. Regardless of race, skin color, faith, or wealth, a strong
（大会现场）
resonance will emerge, thus achieving a high degree of harmony in thought and emotion. No matter where it is, poetry is like flowing water from a mountain peak, like the finest spring music. Poets are among the most respected people in the world. As I often reflect on myself, “Only those who dare to love and hate can compose inspiring words; only those with pure souls can write poems that move people to tears.” I thank the organizers of the World Poets Conference and the poets who participated. I bless poetry and poets. Let us cultivate together in the temple of poetry, care for each other, and reap the fruits of our labor. I believe that such a harvest is God’s greatest gift.
(Han keyou/Hanshan, October 23, 2025. Written at my humble home in Los Angeles, USA)
附：墨西哥蒙特雷市第四十四届世界诗人大会摄影作品展示： Photo exhibition of the 44th World Poets Congress in Monterrey, Mexico：
世界诗人大会简介
1969年范光陵 Kenneth Kuanling Fan主办的活动
世界诗人大会（World Congresses of Poets）是由菲律宾诗人余松（Dr Amado M.Yuzon）、中国诗人范光陵（Dr. Kenneth Kuanling Fan）、钟鼎文、美国诗人路洛托（Lou LuTour）及印度诗人斯瑞尼沃斯（Krishna Srinivas）等共同发起的国际诗歌活动，首届大会于1969年在菲律宾马尼拉举办。该活动采取多地轮办形式，并获联合国教科文组织备案，旨在通过诗歌交流促进中华文化国际传播及”一带一路”人文合作。
截至2018年，大会累计举办38届，涉及欧、美、亚、非、澳五大洲20余个国家和地区。其中第19届于2005年在中国大陆山东泰山首次举办，评选出金、银、铜奖诗人45名。第24届（2015年）在上海、浙江慈溪及斯里兰卡组织诗歌朗诵及文化研讨。第26届（2016年）在安徽黄山举行孝经碑破土仪式，第27届于上海举办东西方文化典籍交换活动。第38届（2018年）首次在中国大陆贵州绥阳举办，设置溶洞诗会、主题论坛及新书发布会等活动。（摘自百度：世界诗人大会）
《美洲文化之声》简介：
《美洲文化之声》国际传媒网（Sound of USA）成立于2016年，是美国政府批准的综合网络平台，主要从事华语文学作品的交流推广。目前已与Google、百度、Youku、Youtube 等搜索引擎联网，凡在这里发表的作品均可同时在以上网站搜索阅读。
我们致力于弘扬中华传统文化，同时提倡文学创作的思想性和唯美主义风格，为世界各地的华语文学作品交流尽一份微博之力。同时，美洲文化之声俱乐部也正式成立，俱乐部团结了众多的海内外知名诗人、作家和评论家，正在形成华语世界高端文学沙龙。不分国籍和地区、不分流派，相互交流学习，共同为华语文学的发展效力。
传播中华优秀文化、倾听世界美好声音，是我们美好的追求和不可推卸的责任。
About Sound of America:
Founded in 2016, Sound of America is a US government-approved, comprehensive online platform dedicated to the exchange and promotion of Chinese-language literary works. Currently connected to search engines such as Google, Baidu, Youku, and YouTube, all works published here can be searched and read on these websites.
We are committed to promoting traditional Chinese culture while advocating for thoughtfulness and aesthetics in literary creation, contributing to the exchange of Chinese-language literary works around the world. Simultaneously, the Sound of America Club has been officially established, uniting renowned poets, writers, and critics from both China and abroad, and forming a high-end literary salon for the Chinese-speaking world. Regardless of nationality, region, or school of thought, we exchange and learn from each other, working together to contribute to the development of Chinese-language literature.
Spreading the excellence of Chinese culture and listening to the beautiful voices of the world are our cherished pursuits and unshirkable responsibilities.
总顾问：森道.哈达（蒙古国）
顾问：李发模（中国）、祁人（中国）谭五昌（中国）、张素久（美国）、林德宪（美国）、萨仁图雅（中国）、周占林（中国）北塔（中国）、蓬丹（中国）
总编辑：韩舸友（美国）
副总编辑：冷观（美国）
副总编辑：jinwenhan（加拿大）
副总编辑：刘乃歌（美国）
副总编辑：曹谁（中国）
Artificial Intelligence创作艺术总监：张琼（美国）
国际交流中心总监：芳闻（中国）
中国交流中心总监：夏花（中国）
欧洲交流中心总监：Angel.XJ（英国）
编委：寒山（韩舸友/美国）、冷观（美国）、jinwenhan（加拿大）、张琼（美国）、芳闻（中国）、夏花（中国）、曹谁（中国）、范群（中国）、Angel.XJ（英国）、紫晨（美国）、柳芭（中国）
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