Interview: Like snowflakes across rivers, Latvian poet shares Chinese poetry with European readers

RIGA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- For Latvian poet and sinologist Ieva Lapina, ancient Chinese poetry is more than art -- it is a bridge connecting two distant cultures through shared emotions and timeless beauty. "Ancient poetry is a unique symbol of Chinese culture," Lapina told Xinhua in a recent interview. "Through translation, I hope Latvian readers can feel the rhythm, imagery, and spirit of Chinese poetics." Lapina's acclaimed book River Snow: Anthology of Ancient Chinese Lyrics was published in