The Phan Waen Fah Award highlights Thai authors pushing the boundaries of political literature. What if a media crew goes to great lengths to construct rather than record an event? With this question at heart, Asst Prof Viroj Suttisima, a lecturer at Bangkok University's Faculty of Communication … [Read more...]
Rancagé awards face recurring challenges in promoting regional literature
March 30, 2025 by
The Rancagé awards are given annually based on the assessment of literary works in book format written in regional mother tongues. Since 1989, the Rancagé Cultural Foundation has consistently organized the Rancagé Literary Awards to honor literary works written in regional languages as a form of … [Read more...]
The Meru Sanur Opens Bali Berkisah 2025 with ‘Mata Aksara’, A Celebration of Culture Through Storytelling
March 28, 2025 by
Immersing itself in the rich tapestry of Bali’s cultural and literary heritage, The Meru Sanur proudly inaugurates ‘Mata Aksara,’ a distinguished program dedicated to the art of storytelling. In partnership with Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, the esteemed organizer of the Ubud Writers & Readers … [Read more...]
Indonesia joins as country partner for Kalinga Literary Festival
March 15, 2025 by
The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF), one of India’s literary and cultural events, announced Indonesia as its official country partner for the upcoming edition of KLF being organized from 21 to 23 March 2025. This partnership aims to celebrate the deep-rooted historical and cultural connections … [Read more...]
Yogyakarta’s Apsas 2025 Honoring Literary Legends
February 8, 2025 by
Yogyakarta, as the City of Literature, boasts a rich history, an active literary community, a supportive environment for creativity, and the community's support. The city is the birthplace of superb literary works and a center for developing Indonesian literature. One literary event that has … [Read more...]
