2026 Chung Chao-cheng Literature Award Promotion Event: 'Jen Ming-hsin • Playing with Language – Poetry Creation Workshop'

Poetry is the extreme sport of language and the purest mental game. If we can return to the wondrous moment of first encountering language, creation is no longer a burdensome task but an expression and playful exploration of the soul.

This workshop specially invites renowned poet Jen Ming-hsin (任明信) to lead participants into the playground of poetry. It's not about writing with rigid formality, but learning to play with language: How to break free from self-imposed logical constraints? How to distill poetic imagery from the cracks of daily life? Under Jen's guidance, participants will re-establish their connection with words through sensory exercises. After the on-site practice, they will also receive first-hand feedback from the instructor.

Come and reawaken your sensitivity to words on-site, rediscovering the most primal, innocent joy of creation!