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 | Exploring the Art of Writing Short Stories

22 Oct 2023 11:30 /

Else Fitzgerald, Kevin Jared Hosein, and Norman Erikson Pasaribu, three voices, come together to discuss the art of writing short stories. Our writers will delve into the intricacies of crafting …

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Main Program | Culinary Heritage Caretakers

22 Oct 2023 11:30 /

Join the session as Khir Johari explores the essence of Malay cuisine in Singapore, where it transcends mere sustenance to become a cultural practice intricately tied to identity. Meanwhile, Ros …

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Main Program | Nonlinear Narratives

22 Oct 2023 11:30 /

Regarded as ‘a poet leading a generational and cultural shift,’ Chris Tse explores how individuals shape their identities and histories across contexts, with a focus on identity, his Chinese heritage, …

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Main Program | Body Language of Dance

22 Oct 2023 13:00 /

Dance speaks to the bodily experience as it elicits emotions that cannot be expressed verbally or intellectualized. It has a diaphanous untouchability, reminding us that our memories live on beyond …

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Main Program | The Alchemy of Friendship in Writing

22 Oct 2023 13:00 /

“Clumsily spilling out sentiment here, there, and everywhere … I would tell my friends I loved them constantly.” Michael Pederson’s latest book, Boy Friends, is a tribute to his late …

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Main Program | The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

22 Oct 2023 13:00 /

Join Booker Prize-winning author Shehan Karunatilaka in a lively discussion with Intan Paramaditha about his acclaimed novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. Described as ‘a searing, mordantly funny satire …

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Main Program | The Craft of Writing

22 Oct 2023 14:15 /

Unveil the secrets of the written word and explore the captivating realm of creative writing with our panel of literary experts. From perfecting plot twists to infusing life into unforgettable …

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Main Program | Clashes and Hope: Unpacking the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

22 Oct 2023 14:15 /

Michael Vatikiotis and Antony Loewenstein address questions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The surge of ultra-nationalism in Israel risks undermining prospects for a two-state solution, as clashes between Israelis and Palestinians …

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Main Program | Indonesian Art Unveiled

22 Oct 2023 14:15 /

Step into the vibrant world of Indonesian art. With over 30 years of art experience, Devy Ferdianto, a masterful print artist; Edwin Jurriëns, an expert in contemporary art and media …

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Main Program | Goenawan Mohamad’s Journey

22 Oct 2023 15:30 /

For 46 years, Goenawan Mohamad, a renowned wordsmith, poet, playwright, and visual artist, entertained readers with 2,207 thought-provoking articles Catatan Pinggir in Tempo, leaving an indelible mark on Indonesian journalism. …

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