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.
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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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