23 Palula Poets Learned Writing in Their Language
FLI organized a three‑day workshop for Palula poets, enabling them to create content and write in their own language. Palula, spoken in southern Chitral by around 15,000 people, has long been a focus of FLI’s educational and literacy initiatives.
Over the years, FLI implemented its flagship multilingual education program in Palula, followed by a successful adult literacy project. Building on this foundation, FLI has now launched a one‑year Poetry Promotion Project in collaboration with the Palula Community Welfare Organization. Earlier this year, both organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Palula poets’ digital capacity for creative documentation.
The first activity under this project introduced poets to a wide range of skills:
- Palula Orthography Standardization – establishing consistent writing practices
- Phonology – detailed sessions on vowels and diphthongs
- Language & Technology – exploring linguistic work with digital tools
- Creative Documentation Basics – techniques for preserving cultural content
- Social Media Creation & Use – practical guidance for online presence
- Video Editing – hands‑on training with accessible tools
- Applied Practice – direct engagement with editing software and platforms
A total of 23 Palula poets participated in this workshop, which combined linguistic standardization with practical training in modern technology. The program was designed to enhance their creative development and digital skills, ensuring that Palula poetry continues to thrive in both traditional and digital spaces.
