The trilogy: Jirah, consisting of novels Janda dari Jirah, Si Rarung, and Manggali Kalki, was written between 2006 and 2021. The books focus on a historical and researched approach to …
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The book Menolak Ayah explores Batak culture by using magical words and presenting contradictions between traditional Batak culture and Jakarta society in the early 1960s. Join author Ashadi Siregar in …
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The art exhibition Lukisan Sukma (Soul Painting) showcases paintings and prints by Susiawan. Using the visual language of abstraction that emphasizes the power of line and color, Susiawan expresses his …
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Sip on jewel-coloured cocktails in Boliche, Ubud’s hidden, lamp-lit bar, while savouring tapas and the words of Giuseppe Catozzella, nominated UN Goodwill Ambassador and acclaimed Italian novelist, Joao Morgado, award-winning …
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Clarissa Goenawan is an award-winning author from Singapore. Set in Japan, her most recent novel Watersong (2022) follows protagonist Shouji Arai. When he crosses one of his company’s most powerful …
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Music has always played a key role in social activism and human rights movements. Meita Kasim’s debut novel, Out of Order was inspired by her own coming-of-age story featuring the 90s underground …
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Radicalism and extremism continue to create considerable concern and conflict around the world. An expanding field of study is looking at the roots and influences on what motivates these groups …
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Suara Berbeda dari Pulau Dewata attempts to assemble ideas about Bali and its surroundings, especially those on the BaleBengong.id website. The articles included are written by contributors from all different …
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Isna Marifa’s debut novel Mountains More Ancient focuses on the Indonesian experience of slavery in South Africa. Set in 1751, nine-year-old Wulan finds herself half a world away from her …
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Tulus Untuk Orang yang Salah, is the work of senandika – or soliloquy – from the bestselling author Boy Candra. It is about the complication of love, unrequited feelings, and …
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This year, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) celebrates its 20th festival edition of unifying the world’s most exciting writers, thinkers, and performers. To celebrate its anniversary festival, it will …
Following a hugely successful 2022 Festival Edition, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), is celebrating its 20th Anniversary Edition between the 18th – 22nd October 2023. It’ll be returning …
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