Program Day: Thursday 27

Main Program | Writing Inner Worlds

Though the stories we read may be fiction, often at their heart are characters that feel genuine and real. How does a writer know where to begin writing these inner …

Main Program | In Conversation with Michael Vatikiotis

Lives Between the Lines is a family story of Michael Vatikiotis’s grandparents and parents in the Levant, spanning from the mid-1800s to the end of the Second World War in …

Children Program | The Runway Garden – Shadow Show and Workshop

Join an upbeat shadow play workshop where you can create your own puppets. The theme of this playful story is ‘Garden Universe’, depicting the events of a magical full moon …

Main Program | Keynote with Putu Oka Sukanta

We reflect on the extraordinary life and immense contribution that Putu Oka Sukanta has made to Indonesian literature over more than 40 years. Imprisoned for 10 years during the Soeharto …

Main Program | Festival Welcome

Join us as Ubud Writers & Readers Festival begins with a traditional Balinese welcome dance, a warm welcome from out Founder and Director Janet Deneefe. This year we celebrate 19 …

Cultural Workshop | Cooking Class and Market Tour

For traveling foodies and curious cooks, discovering local produce at traditional markets is an essential holiday ingredient. With the Casa Luna Cooking School team, learn about Balinese cuisine’s colorful array …