The Meru Sanur Opens Bali Berkisah 2025 with ‘Mata Aksara’, A Celebration of Culture Through Storytelling

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

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

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...]

Reflections of the Feminist Movement on the Rejection of JILF: “Who Do We Work With?”

Intan Paramaditha and Trend Asia have simultaneously announced their withdrawal from organizing the 2024 Jakarta International Literary Festival (JILF). JILF is considered not taking a firm stance against pro-genocide sponsors in Gaza, Palestine. — The 2024 Jakarta International Literary … [Read more...]

How children’s books are raising environmental awareness in Indonesia

Indonesian environmental campaigners took a novel approach to raising climate awareness by publishing five children’s books about the country’s environmental issues. This podcast explores their creative process and the public’s response. While these cases could have substantial impacts on the … [Read more...]

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