The 4th edition of the Prize of the President of the Republic for Amazigh Literature and Language, which took place in Algiers, highlighted the importance of this prize in promoting creativity in Tamazight. The ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui, rewarded several prize-winners for their significant contributions in various fields relating to the Amazigh language and culture.
Among the winners:
Alaeddine Tafssast (Batna) won first prize in the "Amazigh literature translated into Tamazight" category. His prize-winning novel deals with attachment to values and principles in the face of life's challenges.
Aicha Hadrani (Batna), winner of the second prize in "Linguistics" for her "Petit dictionnaire Tachawit-Tachawit (local language of Tkukt)", expressed her delight and her desire to continue her research into Amazigh intangible cultural heritage and literature.
Fadia Tidjet (Béjaïa) was awarded first prize in "Research into Amazigh intangible cultural heritage" for her study of bee-keeping and honey-making in Kabylia.
Hamida Chouchane (Batna), winner of the second prize in the same category for her study of popular games in the Aurès, expressed her motivation to continue her research in order to preserve popular memory.
Tarek Iftène (Tizi Ouzou) won third prize in the "Scientific, technological and digital research" category for the development of a digital audio book application in Tamazight.
The prize, which is part of the celebrations for the Amazigh New Year, is an important recognition for researchers and creators in the field of Amazigh literature and language. It aims to preserve and consolidate the components of national identity and promote research in these fields.