Lotus Prize for Literature
ろーたすぶんがくしょう
Established in 1969, an international literary award presented to writers from Africa and Asia. Suspended in 1988 and resumed in 2019.
- Established
- 1969
- Organizer
- Afro-Asian Writers' Association (Permanent Bureau of Afro-Asian Writers); After reorganization, Writers' Union of Africa, Asia and Latin America (WUAALA)
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Status
- Ended
Description
The Lotus Prize for Literature was established in 1969 by the Afro-Asian Writers' Association (Permanent Bureau of Afro-Asian Writers) as an international literary award presented to writers from Africa and Asia. The organization was founded in Sri Lanka in 1958, relocated to Cairo in 1962, and published the magazine "Lotus." The award was first presented in 1969 (one of the recipients was Alex La Guma), but was discontinued thereafter in 1988. In November 2019, following the organization's name change (Writers' Union of Africa, Asia, and Latin America / WUAALA), the award was revived. During the period, the Soviet Union served as a sponsor for a time.
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection and Awarding | Afro-Asian Writers' Association (Selection Committee) | — | Winners are announced by the association (detailed procedures and announcement dates not specified in the materials) |
Related Awards
- African literary awards
- Asian literary awards
- Afro-Asian cultural prizes
- Writers' Union of Africa, Asia and Latin America programs