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.
An author, academic scholar, Muhammad Quraish Shihab leads the Al-Qur’an Study Center. This non-profit organization aims to instill the Quran in a pluralistic society. Alongside him, Andreas Harsono, the author …
Read moreIn 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. …
Read moreWhat 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 …
Read moreThis 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 …
Read moreTracey 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 …
Read moreBeneath the surface of being a renowned tourist hub and an extensively documented island, Bali conceals a trove of mysteries awaiting curious minds. Meet our speakers on an extraordinary quest …
Read moreGeetanjali Shree, an eminent Indian author and Hindi language novelist, reflects on her literary journey. Winner of the International Booker Prize for her recently translated Tomb of Sand, she has …
Read moreEcofeminism, 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 …
Read moreJoin us for a topical conversation on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as renowned AI expert Toby Walsh engages in an in-depth discussion with Antony Loewenstein. In an era …
Read moreTodung Mulya Lubis, one of Indonesia’s leading human rights lawyers and diplomats, shares stories about his influential career, the cases he has represented, his courageous stand in human rights, and …
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