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Updated May 29th, 2025
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Poetry World Cup Date: January 15th, 2026
– The Wax Poetry and Art Poetry World Cup 2026 will commence on January 15th, 2026.
– Finalists will be revealed to the world and to the finalists themselves with commencement on January 15th, 2026.
– Finalists will receive their email package later in the day on January 15th, or on January 16th, depending on time zones.
Prizes for 2026:
– All finalists will receive prominent mentions on the website.
– A certificate with your result will sent via email following the conclusion of the Poetry World Cup 2026 on May 15th, 2026.
– Wax Poetry and Art will make attempts to promote all finalists and winners
to their local media and Ministries of Culture and Arts for their nation and / or region.
– The Poetry World Cup 2026 Champion will receive an honorarium of $50 CAD.
Results from 2025:
– The First Place poem was read by 728 people.
– Several Finalists received media coverage.
Example, Sarah Namondo from Cameroon.
– Several Ministries of Culture sent letters, to the Finalist personally, or to Wax Poetry and Art.
From Sir Chris Bryant MP, the United Kingdom Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism, regarding Freya Wilson from England:
Poetry is of course a vital part of our cultural landscape, and it is always inspiring to see English talent recognised on the international stage.
Freya's selection as a finalist highlights the strength and creativity of our nation's poets.
Welcome to Poetry World Cup 2025 – the First Edition, presented by Wax Poetry and Art.
Created, edited, and designed by Kirk Ramdath.
Published by Florencia Bay Books in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Nanaimo is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples.
Important Dates
January 15th, 2025: Commencement of the Reading Period of the First Poetry World Cup.
April 15th, 2025: Conclusion of Reading Period.
May 15th, 2025: Announcement of winners.
First-time visitors to the Poetry World Cup should proceed to the Welcome Message to enjoy the full Opening Ceremony, which also includes a Publisher's Announcement and the Parade of Nations.
You can proceed directly to read the Poetry World Cup 2025 Finalists, link below.
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Opening Ceremony:
Read, Enjoy, and Share Your Favourites:
Poetry World Cup 2025 Finalists
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