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Indian Printer and Publisher / As Seen On
Mar 12, 2025

Jakarta Post / What Media Says
Feb 11, 2025

Yogyakarta’s Apsas 2025 Honoring Literary Legends

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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 helped revitalize the literary tradition in Yogyakarta is the Apresiasi Sastra (Apsas), a literary appreciation event.

The event consistently facilitates discussions and ideas on various literary works, from poetry to novels.

The 20th Apsas literary event occurred last weekend at Balai Budaya Karangkitri in Panggungharjo Village, Sewon Subdistrict, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta.

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