Indonesia’s history education has often been shaped by nationalist narratives, which can obscure the complexities and contradictions of the past. History reflects a nation’s identity, but it is often fractured and reshaped by the “victors” of each era, presenting a distorted portrayal and … [Read more...]
Rewriting The Nation: How Literature Challenges Biased Histories and Reviews Indonesia’s Silenced Voice
November 14, 2025 by
Indonesian Hit ‘Jumbo’ Team Reunites for Live-Action Adaptation ‘Na Willa’
November 13, 2025 by
The creative team behind “Jumbo,” Indonesia’s highest-grossing film of all time, is reuniting for another family-oriented project. Visinema Studios is producing a live-action adaptation of “Na Willa,” based on the children’s novel by Reda Gaudiamo. The project marks the second collaboration for … [Read more...]
Lizzie Chan’s heartfelt outpouring inspires her poetry and brought her to Australian Poetry Slam 2025
November 12, 2025 by
What if the outpouring became the inspiration for a work of poetry and could be accepted internationally? This is the story of writer and poet, Lizzie Chan. The COVID pandemic was not expected to be a precious period for Indonesian writer and poet Lizzie Chan, as she spent a lot of time honing … [Read more...]
Resisting Voices of Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2025
November 12, 2025 by
Expressing her anger upon discovering that President Prabowo Subianto’s government had attempted to manipulate history through its efforts to rewrite the country’s past, senior journalist Uni Lubis told a session on “Rewriting Indonesian History” at the Alang-Alang Stage of the Ubud Writers and … [Read more...]
The 51st Anniversary of the Jakarta Arts Council Novel Competition
November 12, 2025 by
The 2025 Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ) Novel Competition returns as one of Indonesia’s most prestigious literary competitions, celebrating its 51st year of championing emerging and established voices in … [Read more...]
