The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Bali, Indonesia,Bali,Indonesia
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Southeast Asia’s largest literary event, gathers more than 170 writers and thinkers for discussions, workshops and performances to foster cross-cultural dialogue. This year sees the addition of an international lineup that features literary luminaries such as the winners of the 2025 International Booker Prize, Indian author Banu Mushtaq, whose collection Heart Lamp was recognized for its women-centered stories set in Muslim communities in southern India, and its translator, Deepa Bhasthi.
Bali, Indonesia, October 29 to November 2.
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