Program Category: Free Events

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.


Art Exhibition | Tangan Pustaka

01 Sep 2023 10:00 /

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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Art Exhibition | A Constant Longing: Exhibition and Book Talks

18 Oct 2023 09:00 /

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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Art Exhibition | Printmaking Adventure: Exploring The Unexpected

18 Oct 2023 11:00 /

“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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Music & Performances | Women’s Poetry Slam

18 Oct 2023 19:00 /

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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Art Exhibition | In The Middle of Everything by Lala Bohang

19 Oct 2023 07:00 /

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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Children & Youth | Journey Through a Government School Library

19 Oct 2023 09:00 /

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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Art Exhibition | 20 Years of Festival Stories: A Journey in Reflection

19 Oct 2023 09:00 /

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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Children & Youth | Folklore vs. Fantasy: Storytelling and Creativity

19 Oct 2023 09:00 /

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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Children & Youth | Storytelling and Creative Writing

19 Oct 2023 09:00 /

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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Book Launch | Family Constellation: Menyembuhkan Luka Batin dengan Menelusuri Akar Permasalahan Keluarga

19 Oct 2023 14:00 /

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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