Page X: Ambassador's pick – a book of Irish poems on homeland and belonging

"They May Face the Rising Sun," the classic novel by Irish literary giant John McGahern, paints a lyrical portrait of rural Irish life. Blending themes of emigration, homecoming and communal bonds, the book unfolds like a tender pastoral poem, celebrating resilience and warmth amid changing seasons.

Watch the video to join the ambassador's narrative journey and immerse yourself in the heartfelt simplicity of Irish village life – where neighbors worked side by side in the fields and weathered storms together, embodying the spirit of enduring kinship.

Executive Producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Editor: Zhang Yuying

Cinematographer: Keerqinfu

Cover image designer: Liang Qian