As a not-for-profit aims to enriching the lives of Indonesians through literature and the arts, the Festival is working hard to ensure that we have programs that are accessible to all.
Pusaka, meaning ‘heirloom’ in Indonesian, typically refers to cherished items passed down through generations, often physical objects like scriptures, antiques, or jewelry. However, we believe Pusaka should also encompass intangible …
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During the 24-year-long occupation of East Timor, members of the Indonesian military forces took thousands of children from their Timorese families across the border to Indonesia. Decades later, Asia Justice …
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“The beauty of printmaking lies in celebrating the joy of the unexpected.” This 2022 quote by Goenawan Mohamad perfectly captures the essence of the Devfto Printmaking Studio exhibition. It’s a …
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Kick off your Festival with the Women’s Poetry Slam, where we’re looking for the most exquisite poems celebrating diversity and feminism. Whether in Bahasa Indonesia or English, free verse or …
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In The Middle of Everything, Lala Bohang’s latest book and solo exhibition, showcases over 20 artworks across various mediums at Purga Artspace. This marks Lala’s debut exhibition in Bali and …
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Don’t miss this opportunity to visit an elementary school in Bali and experience one of our exciting child-friendly libraries. You’ll have the chance to explore the books and participate in …
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In the long journey of our Festival, we’ve gathered countless stories over the past two decades. Many of these stories, both written and unwritten, have become integral to our journey. …
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What kind of fairy tales do you enjoy? Folklore or Disney-style imaginings? Join Hanna Ameera, a gifted young writer and storyteller, for storytime and play. Through the Bookcase Movement, she …
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Let’s meet Kak Dayu Rifanto, a children’s book author and the champion of reading in Papua, for a fun storytelling adventure. Then, Abinaya will help us explore our creativity through …
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Family Constellation is a book suitable for everyone interested in solving conflicts or problems between couples, parents and their children, and siblings to the core. This book is a complementary …
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We’re excited to introduce Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana as the official Ambassador of Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, the driving force behind the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and the Ubud Food …
In the lead-up to this year’s Festival, our new Head of International Programming, Hannah Curtis, sat down with us to talk about her new position, the aspirations for the future …
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