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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Celebrating the Punjabi language
By awarding excellence in novel and short story writing
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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Dhahan Prize Announces 2021 Winners for Best Punjabi Fiction
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Download the press release in PDF format here. International Punjabi Literature Prize Bridges Borders Vancouver, BC (October 14, 2021) – The Dhahan Prize proudly announces the 2021 winners awarded for excellence in Punjabi literature. The Dhahan Prize promotes Punjabi literature on a global scale by awarding $25,000 annually to the best book of fiction published […]
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Unique, English translation of Punjabi stories written by two-time Dhahan Prize Finalist now available for free
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May was a big month for our 2014 and 2020 Finalist, Zubair Ahmad. A selection of his Punjabi short stories have been published as an English-language collection titled, ‘Grieving for Pigeons: Twelve Stories of Lahore.’ According to Karyn Wisselink, Production and Promotions Coordinator at Athabasca University Press (AU Press), “this is one of the first […]