Writers festival in Ubud

BALI The 11th Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, said to be Southeast Asia’s most renowned literary and cultural event, will be hosted 1 to 5 October in Bali.

About 150 “literary stars” from over 25 countries are are expected to participate in this festival that focuses on the theme “Spirit of Cross-Cultural Understanding”.
A project of a not-for-profit foundation first conceived by co-founder Janet DeNeefe, the event is held annually in Bali’s artistic and cultural heartland Ubud.
The mission is “to create a world class festival that celebrates extraordinary stories and amplifies brave voices; tackles global issues and presents big ideas”.

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