The 6th Buddhist Literary Awards are returning for 2023. The theme for this year’s short story and poetry contest is “Greed Brings Doom”. Candidates are invited to submit their compositions between now and April 30, according to a notice from the Buddhist Institute of Cambodia, which is overseen by the Ministry of Cults and Religion.
Young author Ton Chanrith was born in Battambang province to a farming family that also ran a small business, and after graduating from Moung Russey High School he began to pursue his passion for writing by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Khmer literature in Phnom Penh.
Young author Ton Chanrith was born in Battambang province to a farming family that also ran a small business, and after graduating from Moung Russey High School he began to pursue his passion for writing by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Khmer literature in Phnom Penh.
The winners of the Indra Devi Award, organised by the Department of Books and Reading of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, were announced on November 25.