There are primary school best friends Lucy and Francine, who experiment sexually together, college student Peach, whose stomach is rapidly expanding, and copywriter Mara, who is haunted by memories of her first period while making an advertising campaign for sanitary pads. They are the creations … [Read more...]
Literature plays crucial role as Indonesia enters 20th year of reformation
June 12, 2018 by
As Indonesia celebrates its 20th year of reformation this year, literature plays a crucial role in reminding us of the importance of learning from history, says University of Indonesia cultural science professor Melani Budianta. “The reformation may still feel new for some people, yet it has … [Read more...]
Six UK publishers join ‘Literature Visit’ to Jakarta, Makassar
June 12, 2018 by
Representatives from United Kingdom-based publishers are taking part in the “Literature Visit” program supported by the British Council held from April 30 to May 6 that aims to expand cooperation and networks in literature and creative thinking. The program, which includes taking the participants … [Read more...]
Makassar writers festival to return to Fort Rotterdam
June 12, 2018 by
The eighth Makassar International Writers Festival (MIWF) is to be held from May 2 to 5 at Fort Rotterdam, several campuses and other locations across Makassar, South Sulawesi. Initiated by independent cultural organization Rumata’ Artspace, the event has been given the theme “Voice/Noise” and is … [Read more...]
Rewriting the story of 1965
May 29, 2018 by
Historian Harry A. Poeze talks in a session to discuss his book, Tan Malaka, Gerakan Kiri dan Revolusi Indonesia (Tan Malaka, the Leftist Movement and Indonesian Revolution), in Semarang, Central Java. (JP/Suherdjoko) When the New Order regime fell in 1998, with it came down walls concealing vast … [Read more...]