Chinese opera has long inspired many of the country's writers and artists. And hoping to tap that ancient culture to inspire others, light rail trains in the Malaysian capital are featuring short poems as part of a campaign to popularize Chinese literature. The initiative is part of the Chinese Literature Festival that recently kicked off in the country.

A new window into Chinese culture. Here in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, light rail trains have swapped advertisements for Chinese short poems. Now commuters can sample a bit of literature on their way to work or school.

Light rail trains in the Malaysian capital are featuring short poems as part of a campaign to popularize Chinese literature.

In the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, light rail trains have swapped advertisements for Chinese short poems.

Written by six Chinese poets from Malaysia, the literary works convey an upbeat mood and energetic spirit.

With Malay and English having long been the dominant languages in Malaysia, Chinese is starting to grow in use and popularity, allowing all Malaysians to get a better understanding of Chinese culture.

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