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Poet Mohan Raihan accepts Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025
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Poet Mohan Raihan announced on Sunday that he will accept the Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025, citing respect for the newly elected Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. He called for reforms to make the selection process more transparent and non-partisan. Raihan expressed a desire to receive the award directly from the prime minister in a dignified manner.
March 21 marks UNESCO's World Poetry Day, aimed at protecting linguistic and cultural diversity and poetry as living cultural heritage. Poetry extends beyond books into daily life, such as cheers at Leksands IF matches and music. Dala-Demokraten argues it is treated too peripherally in schools and deserves a central role.
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Students at Tiundaskolan in Uppsala have posted self-written poems around the school ahead of World Poetry Day on March 21. The walk kicks off early on March 20 with contributions from grades 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Poems are displayed in Giraffparken and local shop windows.
The Columbia University Armenian Center will host the Anahid Literary Prize award ceremony on March 30 at Faculty House in New York. The event features readings by recipients Lory Bedikian and Aaron Poochigian, following opening remarks by Peter Balakian. Registration is required for attendance.
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Novelist Claire Cameron has assembled a found poem titled 'Zamboni dreams' using phrases from interviews, videos, and articles about ice resurfacers. The piece portrays the role of Zamboni drivers in hockey culture. Cameron, author of the award-winning memoir 'How to Survive a Bear Attack', explores the machine's mechanics and allure.
Grammy-nominated folk singer Courtney Marie Andrews shared previews of her upcoming album Valentine during an intimate performance at New York's National Arts Club on December 4. The event featured acoustic songs and poetry readings from her recent book. Valentine is scheduled for release on January 16, 2026.
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Following news of Raila Odinga's passing after treatment in India, Kenyans have turned to poetry to mourn the veteran politician. Poems published in Taifa Leo highlight his legacy in democracy and leadership. The tributes emphasize national sorrow on October 15.