Frankfurt, 15.07.2013: In 2015 the Frankfurt Book Fair will present “the vibrant literature, talents and the rich culture of one of the most populous and ‘young’ countries in the world, of which only little is known in Germany”, says Director of Frankfurt Book Fair, Juergen Boos. Indonesia will … [Read more...]

"We should not be afraid of the consequences. Everything we put out there is being scrutinized, used to humiliate us," said Devi Asmarani, chief editor of feminist publication Magdalene, about how more people should speak out and voice their stories to counter intolerance. Devi was a member of … [Read more...]

It’s been a while since I attended a festival in Indonesia. Last decade I was a regular visitor to Java, taking part in Utan Kayu Bienale, (Jakarta, Bandung, Lampung) Salihara Biennale( Jakarta), Perfurbance (Jogjakarta) and Mata Air (Salitiga). When I told aussie friends I was going to attend … [Read more...]

Diverse, fresh, and vivid voices animate this extraordinary writers’ festival. Held over four days in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, the 2018 Varuna Sydney Writers’ Festival program presented a strong program of marvellous, ethnically diverse, fresh, and vigorous contemporary Australian and … [Read more...]

The annual Writers' Series held by The Jakarta Post Writing Center returns for the third time this weekend. Running two days until May 6, the first day of the event, which was a mini conference, took place in the Upper Room, Annex Building, Central Jakarta. Meanwhile, the second day will host … [Read more...]