'Read a Poem': South African poet Mandi Vundla reads Bloom to you
CGTN, 20 Dec 2022
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Mandi Vundla is a talented Soweto-born artist rewriting the poetry narrative in South Africa, one stanza at a time. Vundla's work is centered around her lived experience as a Black woman in a country once ruled by oppression. Her poem is about finding peace within yourself despite the trials of life. She joined CGTN's "Read a Poem" campaign and read a poem called "Bloom" by herself.
Come with Mandi Vundla to join CGTN's "Read a Poem" campaign, and share your favorite verses with a worldwide audience. Post the video with hashtag #readapoem# on social media and tag us, or send your video to our email address, readapoem2022@gmail.com. Your video could be re-posted by CGTN's official account. Don't forget to say our slogan in the video: "I read this poem for you, though thousands of miles apart, poetry brings us the same beat of the heart." We look forward to seeing your contribution!
#readapoemseason2 #PoetrysansFrontiers
#happynewyear
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-12-20/-Read-a-Poem-South-African-poet-Mandi-Vundla-reads-Bloom-to-you-1fURqtKMY1i/index.html
Mandi Vundla is a talented Soweto-born artist rewriting the poetry narrative in South Africa, one stanza at a time. Vundla's work is centered around her lived experience as a Black woman in a country once ruled by oppression. Her poem is about finding peace within yourself despite the trials of life. She joined CGTN's "Read a Poem" campaign and read a poem called "Bloom" by herself.
Come with Mandi Vundla to join CGTN's "Read a Poem" campaign, and share your favorite verses with a worldwide audience. Post the video with hashtag #readapoem# on social media and tag us, or send your video to our email address, readapoem2022@gmail.com. Your video could be re-posted by CGTN's official account. Don't forget to say our slogan in the video: "I read this poem for you, though thousands of miles apart, poetry brings us the same beat of the heart." We look forward to seeing your contribution!
#readapoemseason2 #PoetrysansFrontiers
#happynewyear
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