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.
Reprising a successful activity from the 2018 Festival, The Jakarta Post’s Maggie Tiojakin will lead this relaxed and reflective writing exercise called ‘Dear You.’ The aim is to deliver a …
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Felix K. Nesi’s heartfelt documentary Sailum: Song Of The Rustling Leaves is a tribute to Indonesia’s indigenous agrarian culture, intricately woven with centuries-old religious devotion. Amid the backdrop of the …
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Mark Heyward’s memoir, Glass Islands, is described as “a heartfelt love-song to the place he has made his home, and to his own Indonesian family.” The book narrates Heyward’s life …
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Let The Masculinities Burn (Indonesia Is The Light At The End Of The Tunnel) is a program created by Fransiska Prihadi and Andrés Suarez. Its goal is to introduce the …
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Join us for a musical journey bridging past and present through storytelling. We showcase songwriters as agents of social change. Patrick Burgess, a former musician turned human rights advocate, infuses …
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Join us as we delve into the world of Jung Jung Te-Jung, a name derived from the sounds of drums in a fresh Balinese dance composition. Witness the evolution from …
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Let’s join the exciting adventure to protect the environment with the people of Bali in fun activities. Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the …
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‘Im/materiality’ reflects the often-contradictory state of materiality in contemporary art: one deeply rooted in physical boundaries and contexts, yet often deconstructing and dissecting those very ideas through presentation. By showcasing …
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Step into the enchanting world of storytelling with our Children’s Book Writing Workshop! Join Yayasan Literasi Anak Indonesia (YLAI) for a creative journey where you can explore their imaginations and …
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This book is about the collaboration and lessons learned from two organizations: Torajamelo, a sustainable lifestyle social enterprise that aims to address the issue of outward migration from rural communities …
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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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