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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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ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲੀ ਦਾ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਮਨਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ

ਨਾਵਲ ਅਤੇ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਵਿਚ ਸਰਬੋਤਮ ਰਚਨਾਵਾਂ ੰਨ ਇਨਾਮ ਪ੍ਦਾਨ ਕਰ ਕੇ

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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.

$51,000 CAD

One winner prize of $25,000 CAD

Two finalist prizes of $10,000 CAD each

$6,000 CAD towards the transliteration of winning books into Gurmukhi or Shahmukhi

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

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