Ura Academy conferred its 2026 awards posthumously on late Prof. Dr. D. Kuolie and late Medo Vizo in recognition of their contributions to literature at its 3rd Writers and Poets Meet held at Rev. Beilieü Hall, Ura Academy, Badi, on Friday.
Each award carried a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh and a citation. The awards were presented by Ura Academy Secretary Dr. Metuo Liezietsu.
The meet also saw the release of 10 books by various authors, including four works by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu: Kevithu Dze, Weluozou Peyu-u, Thedze Kedzü and Kerüsuo Kehou Diekourei.
Other releases included Razou Kekhrie by Khriebeituonuo Pienyii; Tenyimia Kiya mu Kelhouzho by Neiziitso Mekrisuh; Kerü-Thenunuoyo mu Kedinuoyo, translated by Vetsüno Ringa and Ruokuolhounuo Pienyü; Riisoma Riiina nu Nagamia Seyie Nyie Dze by Mhalelie Vimera; and A Kezieu and U Kenei Geizo by Mhasivito Nguliezhü.
Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu also spoke on his translation of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, titled Teikado Kedukhri, highlighting the role of translation in making world literature accessible to local readers.
The programme brought together writers, poets, academicians, students and literary enthusiasts, with musical presentations and folk songs complementing the literary sessions.