University students were among those exploring and engaging in the traditional Japanese poetic form, haiku, at a recent workshop hosted by the UWI Centre for Language Learning. The workshop was the result of a collaboration between the Centre and the regional Japan Foundation.

Local and international haiku poets showcased their work during a workshop at the Centre for Language Learning at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, on Saturday.

Those in attendance were immersed in the traditional Japanese poetic form, known for its simplicity, precision and connection to nature and everyday life.