Cairo – Darna Museum The Silk Road Literature series, founded in 2016 by Egyptian poet, novelist, and journalist Dr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, celebrated the tenth anniversary of its launch as a cross-cultural literary project dedicated to building bridges among world cultures and literatures through translation, publishing, and creative dialogue. Hosted by Darna Museum on the evening of June 18, the celebration featured a poetry gathering and artistic performances, during which Pa

4,127 authors from 83 countries participated in the 24th season of one of the world's most internationally diverse literary awards. The twenty-fourth season of the prestigious Naji Naaman Literary Prizes has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of literature to unite voices across cultures, languages, and continents. The 2026 edition attracted an impressive 4,127 participants from 83 countries, writing in 27 languages and dialects. From this remarkable pool of tale

Irma Kurti The Albanian – Italian poet and writer Irma Kurti has been awarded the “Golden Pen Award” by the Korean Association of World Literature (KAOWL) in collaboration with the Korean newspaper “Culture & People” (CNPN). The award is given with this motivation: “In recognition of your exceptional achievements, the Korean Association of World Literature and Culture & People Newspaper proudly present you with the KAOWL & CNPN Golden Pen Award. Your outstanding works have c

In a moment that resonates far beyond a single ceremony, Egyptian novelist Salwa Bakr was awarded the inaugural BRICS Literary Award, marking a significant shift in how global literature is seen, valued, and celebrated. The award was presented during the Cairo International Book Fair, one of the world’s most influential literary gatherings—an apt setting for an event that seeks to rebalance cultural visibility and literary power. Bakr’s win is not merely a personal triumph. I

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Pavone Castle in Turin hosted the award ceremony for the eighth edition of the Amilcare Solferini International Literary Competition. Amilcare Solferini About Amilcare Solferini Amilcare Solferini was the pseudonym of Vittorio Actis Dato (1837–1929), an Italian writer, poet, and playwright from Turin. Writing primarily in the Piedmontese dialect, he became a key figure in Savoyard culture and a symbol of local literary tradition. Solferini also d

From October 13th to 17th, the 8th Yakut Ice and Snow Gratitude Literature Festival was held in Yakutsk, Russia. Chinese poet Cao Shui won three awards, namely the 8th Yakut Great Snow Gratitude Literature Award, the Hakim Abay International Poetry Gold Award of the Kazakhstan, and International Award For Multidisciplinary Excellence “Oscar Rigoberto Bejarano Guevara” by the UN Federation of Art，Literature，Peace and Culture. The award ceremony was held in the auditorium of th

On Saturday, September 13, at 4 p.m., the award ceremony for the 15th edition of IL MELETO DI GUIDO GOZZANOPOETRY CONTEST was held in the...

Taro Arzu Awarding Winners – Honoring the Voices of Global Gogyoshi Poet and cultural ambassador Taro Aizu has officially launched the...

„On the Russian Victory Day on May 9, Vadim Terekhin, Co-chairman of the Russian Writers and Poets' Federation, sent a congratulatory...

The 2nd Beijing International Poetry Film Festival concluded with a spectacular celebration of poetry and cinema, showcasing the synergy...