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.
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- Nov. 13, 2024 – Presentation & Dialogue: Punjabi Taboos and Fears
- Nov. 14, 2024 – Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
Nov. 13, 2024 – Punjabi Taboos and Fears
A presentation and dialogue event.
Award-winning authors tackle emigrant struggles and the shock of cultural change.
- Educating women on defending themselves in a traditional patriarchy
- Coping with new cultural norms while holding on to traditional values
- Sacrificing self to survive in new countries
Event details:
Date: Nov. 13, 2024
Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Place: Surrey Libraries, City Centre Branch, Room 402
Find on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xaYnTpNN9uRLWGg17
Entry: FREE
Co-Hosted & presented by:
- The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature
- SFU Department of World Languages and Literatures
- Surrey Libraries
Facilitated by:
- Melek Su Ortabasi, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, SFU
- Barj Dhahan, Founder, The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature
Nov. 14, 2024 – Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
Our biggest event of the year, and the hallmark gathering where we honour three Finalist authors for their outstanding work in Punjabi fiction. A buffet style dinner will be served.
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Place: Northview Golf & Country Club, 6857 168 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3T6
Find on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oTCZs6Sm99K3myYE9
Tickets, registration and full info: https://dhahanprize.com/calendar-event/2024-dhahan-prize-ceremonies-banquet/
