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The Dhahan Prize For Punjabi Literature

To inspire the creation of Punjabi literature across borders, bridging Punjabi communities around the world and promoting Punjabi literature on a global scale.

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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.

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2019 Dhahan Prize Awards Ceremony – November 2, 2019

September 26, 2019 By Dhahan Prize

Join us in celebrating excellence in Punjabi literature Saturday November 2, 2019  Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia6163 University BoulevardVancouver BC Doors open at 6:00, ceremony begins at 7:00 followed by a catered reception Tickets at: https://dhahanprize2019awardsceremony.eventbrite.com Winner & Finalists: See the winning books and stories here. See a history of all […]

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Dhahan Prize Announces 2020 Winners for Best Punjabi Fiction

October 6, 2020 By Dhahan Prize

Download the press release in PDF format here. International Punjabi Literature Prize Bridges Borders Vancouver, BC (October 6, 2020) – The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature proudly announces the 2020 winners awarded for excellence in literature. The Dhahan Prize promotes Punjabi literature on a global scale by awarding $25,000 annually to the best book of […]

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2020 Submissions

May 17, 2020 By Dhahan Prize

In uncertain times like these, it is important to celebrate what is bringing us together, rather than what is keeping us at a distance. Literature is one of those fundamental mediums through which people from various parts of the world can share the same experiences without physically being together. Stories from the colourful, scented spice […]

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