POETRY Navigable Ink Jennifer Mackenzie Transit Lounge, $24 Navigable Ink, inspired by the life and work of the great Indonesian novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer, also impressionistically re-casts into poetry episodes from his writings on Indonesia’s complex history. Jennifer Mackenzie’s earlier … [Read more...]
Ubud writers and food festivals to go online in October
August 25, 2020 by
A festival that aims to "rebuild Bali" was announced on Monday by the creator behind the popular Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) and Ubud Food Festival (UFF). Set to be held virtually from Oct. 29 to Nov. 8, KEMBALI20: A Rebuild Bali Festival is said to "bring together the most … [Read more...]
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2020 postponed
August 9, 2020 by
The 2020 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, which was scheduled to be held this October, has been postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival’s founder and director, Janet DeNeefe, said that postponing the high-profile literary event was not an easy decision. “It … [Read more...]
Rich themes of Indonesian poems, from struggle, love, to humor
March 22, 2020 by
Aku by Chairil Anwar is one of the Indonesian-language poems that are widely known across generations. Some critics say the poem, written in 1943, emphasizes Anwar’s individualistic nature and vitality. The 90s generation is probably familiar with this poem as it appears on Ada Apa Dengan … [Read more...]
Deciphering Indonesia in its myriad shades through its female writers
March 8, 2020 by
International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide to honor women and their accomplishments and acknowledge what women have yet to achieve. This year's International Women's Day is themed #EachforEqual that forges a gender equal world. As in several parts of the world, women in Indonesia have a … [Read more...]
