Program Category: Main Program

From intimate in-conversations among leading authors, artists, thinkers, and performers, to fiery debates on some of the region’s most pressing concerns, the 20th Anniversary Main Program occurs across three stages: Alang-Alang and Valley Stage, as well as Indus Restaurant.


Main Program | Journey to Freedom

20 Oct 2023 10:15 /

The story of refugees is one of survival, transformation, and triumph. Cuban American artist Edel Rodriguez, Kurdish-Iranian journalist Behrouz Boochani, and Agus Nur Amal speak of their personal experience as …

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Main Program | Crafting Connections: The Significance of Indonesian Translation

20 Oct 2023 10:15 /

Translation stands as a remarkable bridge that connects cultures, enabling global communication. It effectively dismantles language barriers, nurturing understanding, empathy, and unity. Through its influential power, it magnifies humanity’s shared …

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Main Program | Inside Indonesian Cinema: A Director’s Perspective

20 Oct 2023 10:15 /

Today’s technology offers filmmakers unprecedented opportunities for their films to be viewed by global audiences. Producers, writers, and the award-winning Indonesian film director and producer of Petualangan Sherina 2, Riri …

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Main Program | Emerging Writers Reunion

20 Oct 2023 11:30 /

The festival reunites three writers from the UWRF Emerging Writers Program. Dias Novita Wuri and Ibe S. Palogai describe their writing journey from UWRF selection to their current literary careers. …

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Main Program | The 2024 Presidential Election: Indonesia’s Turning Point?

20 Oct 2023 11:30 /

As Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, gets ready to host the planet’s most extensive one-day election in the upcoming year, excitement is building. Join us for an enlightening session where …

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Main Program | First Knowledges: Indigenous Law

20 Oct 2023 11:30 /

Law is culture, and culture is law. Indigenous law is a complex area that involves issues concerning First Nations peoples and their relationships with governments, rights to land, rights to …

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Main Program | Writing as a Path to Self-Discovery

20 Oct 2023 13:00 /

Writing permits individuals to delve into their thoughts and emotions, fostering a heightened comprehension of oneself. Through the act of putting pen to paper, one can analyze experiences, acquire fresh …

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Main Program | Nusantara Unveiled: A Visionary Transformation of Indonesia’s Capital

20 Oct 2023 13:00 /

Discover the new face and identity of Indonesia’s capital city, built on the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, named Nusantara, through the visionary eyes of Aulia Akbar. With …

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Main Program | Tanaïs: Exploring Scent and History ‘In Sensorium’

20 Oct 2023 13:00 /

Tanaïs, independent perfumer and writer, weaves the story of her memoir with the history of colonialism and a critical, alternative view of South Asian culture and power dynamics. In Sensorium: …

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Main Program | Enchanting Narratives with Master Storytellers

20 Oct 2023 14:15 /

Three master storytellers weave their magic across diverse mediums. Through written tales, podcasts, poetry and performances, they move hearts, inspire souls, and awaken deep emotions. Embark on this transformative journey …

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