在这里,我首先要说的是,因为在座诸位热情的参与和努力,今天我们才能如期相聚在这个地球上最令人向往的高地——青藏高原,毫无疑问,这是一件值得我们庆贺并将永远珍藏在记忆中的事。朋友们,在此时此刻,我们为什么不能用热烈的掌声来为我们这样一次伟大的聚会而喝彩呢?当然,作为东道主,请允许我代表中国作家协会和本届国际诗歌节组委会,向来自世界各地的诗人朋友们表示最热忱 Here, let me begin by saying that because of the enthusiastic participation and efforts of all present here today, we can meet as scheduled on the most desirable high ground on the earth, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This is undoubtedly one we should celebrate And will always be in memory of things. Ladies and gentlemen, At this very moment, why can not we applaud the warmth of applause for such a great party? Of course, as a host, let me, on behalf of the Chinese Writers Association and the International Poetry Festival Organizing Committee, Poets from all over the world friends said the most enthusiastic