Category: Highlight


UWRF16: A regional powerhouse of diverse debate and intercultural exchange

After a turbulent year in global politics, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) drew to a close on 30 October, celebrating another successful, vibrant event, and highlighting its role …

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Got withdrawals? Festival merchandise still available for order

The 2016 UWRF may have already been and gone, but you can still pick up some of our exclusive merchandise for memories that will last a lifetime. Send an email …

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Cancellation of Stan Grant

“Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances I am no longer able to attend Ubud Writers Festival this year. I was very much looking forward to attending the festival so am sad …

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UWRF17 Program Book Now Live

With 150+ speakers from 30+ countries appearing in 200+ events across five days, we know that navigating the UWRF17 is no easy feat! Flip through our helpful UWRF17 Program Book …

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Cancellation of Erica Jong

“After traveling worldwide for a solid year supporting my new novel Fear of Dying, I found it necessary to recover from exhaustion at home. I’ve also been supporting Hillary Rodham …

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AAWP-UWRF Emerging Writers’ Prize Winner Announced

Together with the Australasian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP), we are pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural AAWP-UWRF Emerging Writers’ Prize. After receiving over a hundred of submission from emerging authors on …

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Want to work with a world-class event? We’re hiring!

Would you like to work with a small and dedicated team to deliver a series of world-class events each year? The Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati is on the hunt for …

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Volunteer applications for the UWRF16 now open

Each year, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is delivered with the support of an extensive network of Indonesian and international volunteers. Last year, we welcomed almost 250 people from all …

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Want to work with a world-class event? We’re hiring!

Would you like to work with a small and dedicated team to deliver a series of world-class events each year? The Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati is currently on the hunt …

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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2016 tampilkan sejumlah penulis pemenang penghargaan di peluncuran tahap awal

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), salah satu festival yang paling dinanti dan paling banyak dikunjungi di Asia Tenggara memasuki tahun ke-13nya di bulan Oktober 2016 ini. Ubud yang selalu …

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