The launch of the Korean-language version of the novel Gadis Kretek marks an important step in strengthening cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and South Korea. The event was held at the ASEAN-Korea Centre in Seoul on Friday, 13 March 2026, as part of efforts to introduce Indonesian literature to … [Read more...]
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HanseYes24 Cultural Foundation publishes the original novel behind the hit Netflix title, ‘Cigarette Girl’
February 10, 2026 by
The HanseYes24 Cultural Foundation (Chair Baek Su-mi) has translated∙published the Indonesian full-length novel ‘Cigarette Girl (Cigarette Girl original title: Gacis Kretek)’ as the seventh work in the Southeast Asian Literature Series. The novel ‘Cigarette Girl’ is the source material for a … [Read more...]
Book on Rumi thoughts on women, gender equality published in Indonesian
May 8, 2021 by
“Rumi’s Book of Love and Sufistic Verses” written by Afifah Ahmad was released by Afkaruna, an Indonesian interdisciplinary journal of Islamic studies, the Iranian Cultural office in Jakarta announced on Saturday. “This book is full of spiritual and intellectual knowledge from a great world … [Read more...]
In a year without travel, this Indonesian author lets you choose your own adventure
March 25, 2021 by
The story starts with a pair of red shoes and a deal with the devil. But where it ends is up to reader — sort of. That's the concept behind Indonesian author Intan Paramaditha's latest novel, The Wandering. It's been longlisted for the Stella Prize — Australia's book award for women and … [Read more...]
SESP junior Natasha Sondakh prepares to publish debut novel exploring Indonesian identity
January 15, 2021 by
In just four months, Natasha Sondakh (SESP ’22) wrote her debut novel, “She Smells of Turmeric,” while juggling classes and learning how to market her book. The fictional novel follows an Indonesian-American girl who moves to Indonesia after her father’s death. As she experiences Indonesian … [Read more...]