To celebrate National Literacy Day, NEP would like to introduce you to an exciting and interesting upcoming event, the 6th Literacy Competition under the theme “Colorful Voices”
This Khmer Literature festival is organized by the Khmer Collaborative Writers and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. The 6th edition will be held in Koh Kong province, Cambodia from October 20 to 22, 2023. The deadline for submission is by 10th September 2023.
The festival will feature a variety of events, including:
- A book fair with over 100 booths from publishers, bookstores, and authors
- Readings and performances by Khmer writers and artists
- Panel discussions on topics related to Khmer literature
- Workshops on writing, editing, and publishing
- A children’s corner with activities and games
The festival is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, please visit the Khmer Literature Festival website or Facebook page.
The goals of this festival are:
- To cultivate a love of Cambodian literature
- To promote the honor and values of Khmer writers
- To create an opportunity for authors to build networks and communicate with others in the industry
- To raise awareness of Khmer literature among the general public
- To contribute to the development of the Cambodian literary landscape
The Khmer Literature Festival is an important event for the promotion of Khmer literature. It is a chance for writers, readers, and the general public to come together to celebrate the power of words. The festival also provides a platform for Khmer writers to share their work with the world and to connect with other writers and readers.
Khmer Literature Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/khmerliteraturefestival
To apply: https://bit.ly/KLFStoriesPoetriesSamples
