Myanmar National Literature Awards ( Burmese : အမျိုးသား စာပေဆု ) are awards presented to a Burmese author who has published a particularly lauded piece or body of work. There are awards for forms of writing ranging from poetry to novels. Many awards are also dedicated to a certain genre of fiction or non-fiction writing (such as science fiction or politics). Most literary awards come with a corresponding award ceremony.
20-668: The Myanmar National Literature Awards have been presented since 1970. They are for the best works published in the previous year in each category as determined by a selection committee from Sarpay Beikman ("Palace of Literature"), a division of the Ministry of Information that is concerned with promoting books in Burmese and other national languages. Sarpay Beikman also gives the Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Awards for unpublished works that are submitted in manuscript. In recent years
40-598: A book club, run a bookshop in Rangoon to sell government publications including its own publications, and open a public reading room and lending library. Sarpay Beikman tends to concentrate on educational works rather than fiction, with the exception of children's books for which there is demand that is unfilled by private publishers. The society also published the English-language magazine Open Mind , renamed to Spectrum after 1962. With declining numbers of English readers in
60-571: A free library in Rangoon 1956. By 2011 the library had 50,000 book titles in the main section and another 12,000 book titles in the reference section. In March 2011 a branch of the Sarpay Beikman Library was established in Mandalay . The Burma Translation Society was renamed "Sarpay Beikman" (Palace of Literature) in 1963 when it was absorbed into the Ministry of Information. The government chose
80-582: A member of the selection committee for the National Literary Awards and a veteran journalist died on 11 August 2013. National Literary Awards for 1992 were announced on 2 December 1993. They were: No awards were made for Novels, Drama, Youth Literature, Translation (general knowledge), General Knowledge (science) or Political Literature. Fiction|| Saya Pe Myint || Awards for 2003 were presented in December 2004. The Lifelong National Literary Award
100-562: A new system was started. Unpublished works were submitted in competition for the Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Awards. However, the National Literary Awards , one per category, were selected from books that had been published in the previous year. Although 12 awards could be given, the selection committee usually chose fewer, since it is often not possible to find a publication that meets the guidelines, particularly in
120-437: Is a national theatre of Myanmar . The theatre is used for cultural exchange programs with foreign countries, for departmental workshops, religious ceremonies, prize giving ceremonies, performing arts competitions, and for musical stage shows. The theater was constructed with aid from People's Republic of China . Construction began on 3 June 1987 and completed on 30 January 1991. Of the total cost of 215.47 million kyats,
140-551: The Burmese Translation Society . Its first President was Prime Minister U Nu , who started a Burmese translation job at Judson College (now University of Yangon ). The purpose was to translate world culture, literature, education for the Burmese public. In 1963, the society was absorbed into the Ministry of Information 's Printing and Publishing Enterprise as the Sarpay Beikman Literature House, and
160-577: The "novel" category. In recent years the genres covered by Sarpay Beikman Manuscript and National Literary Awards have been gradually extended and the number of awards increased. Relatively few translators are honored. In 2008 no translation prize was given at all. This may in part be due to financial constraints, in part to censorship and interference in what is translated by the military regime. National Theatre of Yangon The National Theatre of Yangon ( Burmese : အမျိုးသားဇာတ်ရုံ ), located in Yangon ,
180-787: The Ministry of Information on 31 December 2009. Winners were: The 2009 awards were presented at the hall of the Ministry of Information in Nay Pyi Taw on 31 December 2010. The Lifetime Achievement for National Literary Award was presented to Dr Khin Maung Nyunt . Other winners of literary awards were Linka Yi Kyaw , Maung Cheint , Maung Ni Win , Maung Khin Min (Danubyu), U Kyaw Than (Phekon), Min Shwe Min (Insein), Ye Tint , Ma Kyan , Pho Swe (Timber Enterprise) and U Saw Aung Hla Tun . 2010 award winners were: 2011 award winners were: The 2012 awards
200-457: The country, it was decided to launch a Burmese version, but with articles geared to the interests of Burmese readers. Sarpay Beikman also arranged large meetings where a leading scholar or writer would present an extensive survey of the discussion topic, and then other speakers could question the speaker, comment or make their own contribution. There proven highly popular, so much so that secondary speakers sometimes had to be drawn by lot. Following
220-598: The genres covered by Sarpay Beikman Manuscript and National Literary Awards have been gradually extended and the number of awards increased. As of 2007 there were twelve types of award, of which the recently instituted lifetime achievement award was the most prestigious. The awards complement the privately sponsored Sayawun Tin Shwe Award , Pakokku U Ohn Pe literary award , Thuta Swesone literary award and Tun Foundation award . The award has been given since 1962 for distinguished work in categories that include: Maung Wuntha ,
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#1733105558966240-472: The mandate was extended to encourage local writers and to print and publish books of all types. The society presents the annual Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Awards and Burma National Literature Awards for excellent new unpublished and published writing in various categories. After independence the Burmese Translation Society decided that independent Burma need a Burmese Encyclopedia and began
260-404: The manuscripts published. Entries had to comply with five general principles: the works must support or at least agree with the ruling party aims, foster Burmese culture, promote patriotism, help build character and advance ideas and contribute useful knowledge. A first, second and third prize was awarded in each category where there were suitable entries, which was not always the case. From 1970
280-519: The organization as the vehicle for funding and executing policy in the areas of educational writing and serious literature. The mandate of the Sarpay Beikman was to "improve and enrich the general knowledge of all the nationals of the Union". The management board was to compile outstanding work of foreign literature and other branches of knowledge for translation into Burmese or other indigenous languages. It
300-541: The project to compile one in May 1948. Initially, they wanted to translate Sir John Hamilton's encyclopedia into 10 volumes. Shortly after this (in 1949), they stopped direct translation and completed the project with Burmese related articles including facts on the arts and sciences. Volume No. 1 was printed in 1954; the last volume (No. 15) was completed and printed in 1976. The first five volumes were printed in England, but after that
320-586: The seminar the society publishes a book with the main contributions. The society began to present the Sarpay Beikman Awards (K. 1000) in 1949. They were renamed the Literary Fine Art Awards in 1962 and the National Literary Awards in 1965. The awards were presented to authors who submitted manuscripts in categories such novel, translation, general literature, general knowledge, short story, poems, and dramas. The prizes were awarded annually, and
340-641: The society started using its own press in Rangoon, After that, yearly volumes of updates were published. In 1951, a translation with pictures of a history of the years 1900 to 1950 was printed in the Netherlands. Then in 1957, Lu Htu Thekpan , comprising 30 volumes for science technologies, were initiated for publishing. They helped the Ministry of Education with the publication of text books for schools. The Burmese Translation Society did not only translate books but also encouraged many other forms of Burmese culture and literature activities. The Society established
360-525: Was presented at the National Theatre , Yangon on 3 December 2013. 2012 award winners were: The 2013 awards were presented at the National Theatre , Yangon on 22 November 2014. 2013 award winners were: Sithu U Tin Hlaing (Ledwinthar Saw Chit) U Myint Kyi (Tekkatho Myat Soe) Sarpay Beikman Sarpay Beikman ( Burmese : စာပေဗိမာန် ; lit. ' Palace of Literature ' ) originated as
380-492: Was to print and publish these works at the lowest possible price. Textbooks were subject to approval by the government, and had to be in line with socialist policy. The management board decided that in addition it would award prizes for good fiction and research in Burmese literature and fine arts and would sponsor seminars and training courses on writing, book production, journalism and librarianism. Sarpay Beikman would also produce and distribute all sorts of written material, run
400-626: Was won by writer Htay Maung . Other winners of National Literary Awards were Hsaung Win Lat , Khin Khin Htoo , Salin Phone Kyaw , Daw Mi Mi Lay , Maung Thit Sar , Myinmu Maung Naing Moe , Than Aung (Anyamyay), Hlaing Thin , Maung Tun Thu , Ma Kyan , Kyaw Oo , Naing Shwe Moe , Kyu Kyu Thin and Dr Ma Tin Win . Award winners in 2005 were: The 2007 award winners included: The 2008 awards were presented at
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