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Celebrating the Punjabi language

By awarding excellence in novel and short story writing

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The world's signature prize for Punjabi literature

The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature celebrates the rich culture and transnational heritage of Punjabi literature and language. The prize aims to promote the growth of Punjabi language globally, as well as encourage new, emerging, and established writers working in the two Punjabi scripts, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi.

$45,000 CAD

One winner prize of $25,000 CAD

Two finalist prizes of $10,000 CAD each

Winner and finalists from out of town receive airfare and accomodation to attend award ceremonies in Vancouver, B.C.

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Global Punjabi book prize releases finalists vying for awards of $45,000

September 28, 2023 By Dhahan Prize

Sponsors: VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sep 28, 2023) – The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature has announced the 2023 finalists for its awards of $45,000 CAD, cumulatively. The Prize promotes Punjabi literature on a global scale by awarding $25,000 CAD

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Punjabi literary prize releases 2023 shortlist for awards valued at $45,000

September 25, 2023 By Dhahan Prize

Sponsors: Richmond, B.C. (September 25, 2023) - The world’s signature contest for Punjabi novels and short story collections, based in Vancouver, B.C., recently released its 2023 shortlist of six new works of fiction. At stake is $45,000 in

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Keerat Kaur - 2023 Dhahan Prize Keynote Speaker

Keerat Kaur: 2023 Dhahan Prize keynote speaker, author and Punjabi musical performer

August 21, 2023 By Dhahan Prize

Canadian-born Keerat Kaur will present the keynote and musical perofrmance at the 2023 Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature ceremonies on November 16, 2023 at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey, B.C., Canada. She is the author and

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