October 13, 2013 — Valent Mustamin
If you enjoyed the first ever Padang Literary Biennale that took place in April 2012 then you will be delighted to find out that the programs for the next Padang Literary Biennale have been announced. The second Padang Literary Biennale will take place this weekend, 19-21 September 2014, and is sure to be an awesome celebration of arts and literature in Sumatera.
The festival, Padang Literary Biennale 2014, will feature discussions, panels, author readings, film screening, and art/musical performances, also create opportunities to meet authors, book sales, and book signings. Participating writers and artists, including Ayu Utami, Nirwan Dewanto, Okky Madasari, Aan Mansyur, Hary B Kori’un, Kiky Sulistyo, Ni Made Purnamasari, Erik Prasetya, Ollin Monteiro, and Neni Muhdin were announced earlier this month. And of course, the program is also packed with local talents. Maya Lestari Gf, Azwar Sutan Malaka, Fariq Alfaruqi, Rio SY, Ramoun Apta, Karta Kusumah, and Mahatma Muhamad, will join the panels, also perform in cultural nights.
For up to date information on writers taking part, — umm some adjustments will likely occur in the final schedule — be sure to keep an eye on #PLB2014 social media timeline (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) as well as the official website, where up to date event information will be released.
So, here’s the complete schedule for this weekend’s festival. Enjoy it!
Day 1 – September 19, 2014
| 09:15 - 12:00 | General Lecture: Creative Process | Ayu Utami | Ruang Seminar FIB Universitas Andalas |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Discussion: Poetry and Women | Olin Monteiro, Ni Made Purnamasari | Rumah Kopi Nunos (Jln. Mangunsarkoro |
| 19:30 – 22:00 | Grand Opening: author readings, art/musical performances | Fariq Alfaruqi, Kiki Sulistyo, Ramoun Apta, Mahatma Muhammad, BSTM, HMJ Seni Musik UNP, Nan Tumpah, Rumah Teduh, Serunai Laut, Teater Langkah | Jln Pancasila |
Day 2 – September 20, 2014
| 09:30 – 22:00 | Art Exhibition | - | Bubble Palace |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Writers Talk | Azwar Sutan Malaka, Maya Lestari GF | Bubble Palace |
| 14:30 – 16:30 | Book Discussion | Okky Madasari | Bubble Palace |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Build a Network among Cultural Communities | Ayu Utami | Rumah Kopi Nunos (Jln. Mangunsarkoro) |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Film Screening | Bubble Palace | |
| 19:30 – 22:00 | Cultural Night: author readings, art/musical performances | Heru Joni Putra, Ni Made Purnamasari, Karta Kusumah, Neni Muhidin, Lapaloma (ISI Padang Panjang), Taman Bunga (ISI Padang Panjang), RJM (ISI Padang Panjang), HMJ Teater ISI Padang Panjang, Live Painting SAROMAN, Stand Up Comedy UKS, etc. | Bubble Palace |
Day 3 – September 21, 2014
| 07:00 – 10:00 | Literary Trail: Siti Nurbaya | - | Muaro Padang - Gunung Padang |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Discussion: Literary Community in Indonesia | Kiki Sulistyo, Neni Muhidin | Rumah Kopi Nunos (Jln. Mangunsarkoro) |
| 09:30 – 11:30 | Writers' Talkshow & Discussion | Aan Mansyur, Hary B Kori’un | Rumah Kopi Nunos (Jln. Mangunsarkoro) |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Discussion on Indonesian Literature | Nirwan Dewanto | Ladang Tari Nan Jombang (Balai baru) |
| 19:30 – 22:00 | Cultural Night & Closing Ceremony | Rusli Marzuki Saria, Iyut Fitra, Aan Mansyur, Rio Sy | Ladang Tari Nan Jombang (Balai baru) |
