Category: Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

Origins was the theme of this year’s gathering of explorers, poets, entertainers, activists and storytellers.  Conversations touching on the universal concepts of where we come from and where we are going, ran through every event. As in festivals past, the audience was witness to moments of brilliance and revelation.  “A sense of wonder,” “beautiful” and “magic” were sincere answers to […]

Drawn from the Hindu Sanskrit philosophy ‘Sangkan Paraning Dumadi’, ‘Origins’ is the theme of the 14th annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF). It speaks of the cyclical nature of things, particularly birth, life and the afterlife. In the words of UWRF Founder & Director Janet DeNeefe, “This year’s theme invites us to consider the […]

As the sun sets on Campuhan Ridge, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival comes alive with exhilarating performances and enthralling films. The After Dark program is packed with some of Indonesia’s premier artists, musical acts and films in a family friendly atmosphere. From an intimate and moving performance by Papermoon Puppet Theatre, to the blasting bass of all-girl Indonesian metal band […]

Comprising more than 150 of the world’s leading authors, artists and activists from 31 countries, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) has announced its most diverse program yet, with the event – now in its 14th year – having well and truly evolved into a global hub of education, inspiration and empowerment. From Indonesia […]

The first round of authors, artists and activists who will lead this year’s five-day Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) program of fiery discussions, literary lunches, and powerful performances from 25–29 October has been announced. From Kalimantan to Canada, Riau to Lucknow, the first lineup reveal of 16 authors and artists is testament to Indonesia’s – and […]

The first round of authors, artists and activists who will lead this year’s five-day Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) program of fiery discussions, literary lunches, and powerful performances from 25–29 October has been announced. From Kalimantan to Canada, Riau to Lucknow, the first lineup reveal of 16 authors and artists is testament to Indonesia’s – and […]

INDONESIAN EMERGING VOICES AT THE FOREFRONT OF SOUTHEAST ASIA’S MOST CELEBRATED ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL EVENT THIS 26-29 OCTOBER A not-for-profit organization with the mission of improving the lives of young Indonesians through literature and the arts, the Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati is pleased to announce the Emerging Voices program, a free, four-day event celebrating young […]

From the moment the gates opened to the final mouthful, the third Ubud Food Festival (UFF) was enjoyed by more than 9,000 hungry foodies from 12–14 May. Its colorful multi-venue space played host to more than 100 events set against the backdrop of Ubud’s iconic Campuhan Ridge. The incredible diversity of Indonesia’s cuisines, outstanding Indonesian chefs […]

A Rock lsquonrsquo Roll star at a Writersrsquo Festivalby Sarita Newson Gede Robi Supriyanto Robi Navicula is a Balinese rock musician activist writer farmer director of Akarumputcom and a certified permaculture designer who teaches organic farming around Indonesia Robi is the vocalist guitarist and founder of popular Indie rock band Navicula combining his activism and music as tools for social change Since 1996 in Bali they have released seven albums and won awards internationally toured Canada the United States and Australia They collaborate with organisations such as Greenpeace Indonesia Corruption Watch ICW Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia LIPI Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia Walhi and the farmers union Serikat Petani Indonesia SPI At Ubud Writers Readers Festival 2014 Robi participated with two ot

Ubud Food Festivala taste of whatrsquos to come With the success of The Kitchen program at the 2014 Ubud Writers Readers Festival Director Founder Janet DeNeefe has decided to go full steam ahead and launch a food festival commencing June 5 7 2015 in Ubud Bali Says Janet ldquoI have been living and breathing Indonesian food for more than 30 years and now itrsquos time to share this glorious cuisine with the world There will be culinary surprises around every corner with a lineup of local and international chefs from across the archipelago as well as filmmakers food writers growers and more in what is set to become Indonesiarsquos most exciting gastronomic celebrationrdquo The Ubud Food Festival will be an exciting threeday culinary extravaganza of cooking demonstra