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...]

A Century of Pramoedya Ananta Toer, BRIN Researcher Explores Historical and Humanitarian Ideas from Literary Works

Pramoedya Ananta Toer (Pram) is known as a political and social activist. He was a writer, cultural critic, and historian of Indonesia. Pram passed away in 2006, but his works remain highly influential and widely read in Indonesia and abroad. Pram is not only remembered as a great writer but also as … [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...]

Blora hosts festival for Pramoedya’s 100th birth anniversary

A festival to commemorate the centenary of the birth of renowned Indonesian writer Pramoedya Ananta Toer was held from February 6 to 8 in his hometown, Blora, Central Java. While launching the festival, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon said he agreed with Pramoedya's view that "no matter how … [Read more...]

The Power Of The Pen: Remembering Ananta Pramoedya Toer

Allah in His infinite wisdom has endowed every community with its share of the gifted and talented. What it does with this divine gift will determine the community’s fate.   This Thursday, February 6th 2025, would have been Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s 100th birthday. When he died on April 30, … [Read more...]

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