2024 marks the 940th anniversary of the birth of Li Qingzhao (1084-1155), one of the best known female writers in Chinese history.
To commemorate the famous Song Dynasty (960-1279) poetess, the 1st International Qingzhao Poetry and Arts Festival will be held between June 20 and 27 at the poet's birthplace, today's Zhangqiu district of Jinan in Shandong province, according to a news conference on Wednesday.