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.
From its founding in 1983 during the Soeharto years to the tumultuous events that led to Reformasi, and throughout the struggles and victories that have defined Indonesia’s democratic journey, The …
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Prepare to be captivated as we present an exceptional assembly of the Festival’s brightest minds, coming together to enchant and mesmerize you with the captivating magic of poetry. Please take …
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the world around you through the art of landscape writing. From lush forests to picturesque beaches, these authors will talk about their experience in …
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Drawing from over 15 years of comprehensive research, Janet Steele’s latest book, Malaysiakini, presents an intimate portrayal of the individuals and issues that underpin Malaysia’s sole truly independent media platform. …
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Debra Dank, Anita Heiss, and Kevin Jared Hosein guide you through a journey into the realm of storytelling. Debra Dank, a distinguished Gudanji/Wakaja author and narrative performance researcher, will present …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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