Scraps of Hope in Banda Aceh (2020) examines the rebuilding of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, following the Helsinki-based peace process, 30 years of armed conflict, and the tsunami. A critical study of …
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Our Ubud Artisan Market stage welcomes local musicians and artists that will liven up your night, while you browse through the Ubud Artisan Market. Join our market and don’t miss …
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Each year, UWRF calls out to budding writers across the archipelago: send us your stories! The most outstanding emerging Indonesian voices, selected from hundreds of submissions, are published in the …
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Award-winning documentary, Wild Things (2020), follows a new generation of environmental activists mobilizing against forces more powerful than themselves through an array of non-violent tactics designed to generate mass action. Directed by …
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One of UWRF’s hottest events is back! The annual Poetry Slam will be held live from Ubud and available to stream online directly to your screen. But who will rule …
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Origin is a place where coffee is grown. Bali Coffee: Origin’s New Wave is a story about Bali, coffee, and the spaces between. The book explores local farming and experimental processing methods …
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Since the pre-colonial era, Ubud has been an oasis of rich artistic expression and creativity. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to bring changes to various aspects of local life. At a …
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Puan Seni has been a safe space for women artists since 2015. They have created various discussions, events, and activities, including the Women’s Artists Gathering, in Bali, Sumba, Flores, and …
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History often becomes the inspiration for multiple literary works. Interpretation of events, along with mixing facts and fiction to compose new stories, become a challenging playroom for writers. Listen to …
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In today’s digital ecosystem, anyone can share their opinions and news with the public, by using social media, blogs, and even with citizen journalism platforms. Unfortunately, these fast-paced demands do …
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The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is proud to announce the first round of highlight speakers joining us this year from 27 – 30th October, 2022. After two years of …
From 27-30 October 2022, writers, artists, activists and performers from Indonesia and beyond will converge for the 19th Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, to share stories and ideas exploring this …
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