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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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2023 Dhahan Prize Youth Awards presented to Punjabi and Indigenous high school writers

November 17, 2023 By Dhahan Prize

Dhahan Youth Award is sponsored by: Surrey, B.C. (November 17, 2023) - Eight British Columbia youth were presented with the Dhahan Youth Award for writing stories in Punjabi and English. They also received framed certificates, $500 cheques and

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Deepti Babuta winner of 2023 Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature

Dhahan Prize announces first female winner of $25K award, two finalists of $10K each

November 16, 2023 By Dhahan Prize

Vancouver, B.C. (November 16, 2023) - The world’s signature prize for Punjabi fiction tonight announced its first female winner, Deepti Babuta, of a $25,000 CAD award. Alongside her, Jameel Ahmad Paul and Balijit were awarded $10,000 CAD each as two

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List of all 2023 Dhahan Prize Events

November 3, 2023 By Dhahan Prize

This year, the Dhahan Prize will be hosting multiple events to celebrate Punjabi language and culture. See below for our list of events. Event information is given for each event below. Jump to: Back to top Nov. 15, 2023 -

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