Formidable Indian environmentalist Vandana Shiva will discuss her five-decade-long fight for environmental justice in India. Highly regarded, Shiva has worked tirelessly to save forests, shut down polluting mines, exposed the …
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The challenge of writers creating characters beyond their personal lived experiences is complex, demanding understanding and research to steer clear of stereotypes and misrepresentations. Balancing cultural preservation with creative freedom …
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Join us for a fascinating discussion on the potency of Political Art, featuring acclaimed artists Edel Rodriguez and Goenawan Mohamad. In an insightful dialogue, these two pioneering artists will delve …
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An author, academic scholar, and former Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs in the Fourth Development Cabinet in 1998, Muhammad Quraish Shihab leads the Al-Qur’an Study Center. This non-profit organization aims …
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Writing and critical artistic practice can take the shape of feminist activism. Tika, an independent singer and songwriter with the band Tika and The Dissidents, composes music addressing women’s autonomy …
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In essence, at the beating heart of Bali, a promise to nature is embedded through the philosophy of ‘Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali,’ signifying harmony between human life and nature. …
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What is it like to be a writer of Southeast Asian heritage today, and what direction are we headed in? How can writers break into other markets? What is the …
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Tracey Lien is the author of the debut novel All That’s Left Unsaid, which investigates the Vietnamese Australian enclave of Cabramatta in the 1990s and explores the emotional complexity of …
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This panel explores and celebrates queer differences with poets who speak from varied perspectives. When your sexuality and gender have been sidelined from mainstream history, writing can uncover and rebuild …
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Ecofeminism, a powerful movement intertwining environmental and feminist ideologies, has made significant strides in shaping our understanding of the interconnectedness of gender, ecology, and social justice. Vandana Shiva, a prominent …
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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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