The Night of Poets was celebrated as 76 poets gathered in Dzoge and Machuin in Amdo in north-eastern Tibet on July 26 to honour both contemporary and classic poets. Tibetan communities in India and western countries also celebrated the evening, many in remote areas contributing via WeChat. News of the Tibetan celebration has only just emerged; the night is seen as a success in the face of China’s attempts to stamp out Tibetan culture and art.