Category: Highlight


Ubud Writers & Readers Festival welcomes 180 speakers from 30 countries for its 16th year, and announces new Translation Prize

One of the world’s leading literary and arts events, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival today welcomes 180 authors, artists and activists from 30 countries for its 16th year. Under the …

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AAWP x UWRF18 Emerging Writers Prize Now Open

Are you an emerging writer based in Australasia? Would you like to travel to the UWRF18 for an unforgettable literary experience, along with the opportunity to have work published in …

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850 Karya Terkumpul dari Seleksi Penulis Emerging Indonesia 2018

Pada tanggal 28 Februari lalu submisi pemilihan Emerging Writers Indonesia tahun 2018 resmi ditutup. Seleksi Emerging Writers Indonesia ini adalah sebuah program khusus UWRF untuk menemukan calon bintang-bintang sastra masa …

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A message from the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in regards to Mount Agung

A world-class literary event, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival places the utmost importance on the safety and enjoyment of our speakers, audiences and volunteers. Although there is no way …

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A message from our Founder & Director, Janet DeNeefe

Over the past few days, local authorities have been preparing for the possible eruption of Mount Agung, 35km northeast of Ubud. There is no imminent danger for areas outside of …

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Menangkan tiket pesawat pulang-pergi dan tiket masuk gratis ke UWRF17

Ingin memenangkan satu tiket pesawat pulang-pergi dari Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya atau Balikpapan dan 2 x tiket 4-Day Main Program Pass di UWRF17? Dengan bangga kami bekerja sama dengan Harper’s Bazaar dan Citilink untuk menawarkan …

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We’re hiring! Seeking a Senior Marketing & Media Consultant

Want to join the team behind Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, Southeast Asia’s largest and most exciting cultural event? We are currently recruiting for a Senior Marketing & Media Consultant …

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Emerging Voices Sebagai Wadah Pengembangan Karir di Bidang Seni

Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, lembaga nirlaba yang menaungi Ubud Writers & Readers Festival dengan bangga mengumumkan kembalinya program Festival yang dikhususkan untuk para anak muda kreatif Indonesia, yaitu Emerging Voices. …

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A tribute to the mother: UWRF17 poster revealed

A tribute to the mother as the giver of life and all things, we are proud to unveil our poster for the 14th Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, returning to …

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“Magic incarnate”: relive the excitement with our UWRF16 video

From October 26–30 2016, Bali’s cultural capital was transformed by the 13th annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. With 200+ events, 170+ writers and speakers, and audiences of over 30,000 from across Bali, Indonesia, and …

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