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 …
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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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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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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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Beneath 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 …
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Geetanjali 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 …
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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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Join 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 …
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Todung 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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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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