The Algerian government has announced the launch of a competition for the President's Prize in Amazigh literature and language, set to begin next week. The prize, which aims to promote and celebrate intellectual and literary achievements in the Amazigh language, will be overseen by an independent jury. The jury's installation will mark the start of the competition, and participants will be able to submit their entries.
The Secretary General of the High Commission for Amazighity (HCA), Si El Hachemi Assad, made the announcement on Saturday in Oran. He was speaking at a study day on Amazigh language publishing, organized by the HCA in partnership with the Numidia Association and the Oran Center for Social and Cultural Anthropology Research. Assad emphasized the significance of the prize in promoting and valuing Amazigh language and literature.
The President's Prize for Amazigh language and literature will focus on four main areas: linguistics, literature expressed in and translated into Tamazight, research on intangible Amazigh cultural heritage, and scientific, technological, and digital research. The prize aims to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in these fields. By doing so, it seeks to promote the development and enrichment of the Amazigh language and culture.
Si El Hachemi Assad highlighted the positive outcomes of cooperation between the HCA and civil society associations. He praised the efforts of the Numidia Association, which has been working to promote Amazigh culture. The HCA has collaborated with Numidia on a project to publish Amazigh folktales, with 14 tales prepared in 13 Tamazight variants. These tales are expected to be published in the coming months.
The publication of Amazigh folktales is part of a broader effort to promote and preserve Amazigh language and culture. The HCA has been working to support the development of Amazigh language and literature, and the President's Prize is a key part of this effort. By recognizing and rewarding outstanding contributions, the prize aims to encourage further innovation and creativity in the field.
The launch of the competition has been welcomed by those working to promote Amazigh language and culture. The prize is seen as an important step towards recognizing the value and significance of Amazigh language and literature. It is also expected to help raise awareness of the importance of preserving and promoting cultural diversity in Algeria.
The President's Prize for Amazigh language and literature is set to play a significant role in promoting and celebrating Amazigh culture. The competition will provide a platform for writers, researchers, and scholars to showcase their work and compete for recognition. The prize will be awarded in the coming months, with the exact date to be announced by the HCA.
Key points
- The competition will focus on four main areas: linguistics, literature, research on intangible cultural heritage, and scientific research.
- The prize aims to promote and value Amazigh language and literature, and recognize outstanding contributions in these fields.
- The HCA has collaborated with civil society associations, including the Numidia Association, to promote Amazigh language and culture.
