JP/15/prog

JP/15/prog

Select events of UWRF 2005

Oct. 6

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Jalan-jalan travel writing with Ryan Ver Berkmoes Travel writing workshop with Ver Berkmoes, seasoned travel writer of many guidebooks, including the Lonely Planet Guide to Bali and Lombok. (E)

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Crime writing with J.C. Burke How to plot, plant, scheme, deceive and put your reader on the edge of their seat (ages 12-15, E)

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Grant writing with Barbara Thorpe An overview of planning, grant research and application processes with an emphasis on foundation proposals. (E)

Oct. 7

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Story creation & illustration with Shaun Tan Students come with a story in words, then demonstrate ways of interpreting it in pictures (ages 12-18, E)

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Creating a story with Felix Cheong Learn the elements and structure that make a good story, and be introduced to ways you can get inspiration. (E)

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Getting into print (in Australia) with Irina Dunn An essential tool for all emerging and experienced writers preparing for publication. (E)

9 p.m.-10 p.m. Tribute to Aceh Featuring Azhari, Rosni Idham & Robin Lim; moderated by Taufiq Ismail (I/E/T)

Oct. 8

9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Welcome dance and keynote speech Arief Budiman explores the meaning of "Between Worlds". (E/T)

10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. In conversation: Michael Ondaatje The Booker Prize-winning author reads his prose and poetry and discusses work with Deepika Shetty. (E)

12 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Magicians & ghostbusters: Conversations with invisible beings Featuring Cok Sawitri, Dewi Lestari, Ngurah Harta & Samar Gantang; moderated by I Wayan Juniartha (I/T)

12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. In conversation: Budi Darma Budi Darma discusses his life and work with Nyoman Darma Putra. (E/T)

1 a.m.-3 p.m. Storytelling & origami with Dr. Murti Bunanta Ibu Murti will read traditional Indonesian stories and children will engage in art projects with origami & other media (ages 7- 12, E)

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Between realities: Cross-cultural perceptions Featuring Kal Muller, Linda Spalding, Panji Tisna & Randir Khare; moderated by Randolph Mank (E/T)

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Teen lit readings Featuring Kadek Sonia Piscayanti, Laire Siwi Mentari, Maliana & Eka Pranita Dewi (I)

1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Khatulistiwa 2005 Award Winners Winners of prose and poetry read from their latest works (I)

2:45 p.m.-4 p.m. A passage from India Three generations of Indian writers read from and discuss their work: Amitav Ghosh, Chetan Bhagat & Randir Khare; moderated by Deepika Shetty (E)

7 p.m.-8 p.m. Tropical heat wave: Making love between the lines Southeast Asian poets perform amid the sounds of bamboo flutes, percussion and the sound of the streets (E)

Oct. 9

9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. In conversation: Amitav Ghosh Moderated by T.S. Tirumurti (E)

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Traditional Balinese games & storytelling with Made Taro Pak Made Taro will lead games and storytelling in Bahasa Indonesia and Balinese. (ages 6-12, E/I)

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Poetry, tea & thee Join poets for a morning of tea and tales (E)

10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Inspired by travel Featuring Susan Kurosawa, Kirsty Sword Gusmao & Linda Spalding; moderated by Jamie James (E)

12 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Language & identity: Between globalization & illiteracy Featuring Lily Rose Tope, Nyoman Manda, Nyoman Darma Putra; moderated by Tom Hunter (E/T)

1 p.m.-3 p.m. Cartoon drawing & writing with Jango Bog Bog cartoonist Jango will show how to create a cartoon, with an animated film screening (ages 6-12, I/E)

2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Anti-travel: What isn't written Jamie James & Ryan Ver Berkmoes, with Daniel Ziv (E)

9 p.m.-11 p.m. Late night poetry slam Competitive word wrestling: the mike is yours for two minutes; judged on audience applause

Oct. 10

9 a.m.-11 a.m. Traditional toy-making, games & stories with Wayan Ibu Wayan will show children how to make traditional village toys using natural materials, along with Balinese games & storytelling (ages 6-12, I/E)

9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Reading Islam Dina Zaman & Haidar Bagir on multiple perspectives of Islam in contemporary life, literature; moderated by Irina Dunn (E/T)

11 a.m.-12 p.m. Between words & images John Stanmeyer & Rama Surya on life-and-death challenges of photojournalism; moderated by Simon Elegant (E)

12 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Censorship: Silenced voices Aristides Katoppo, Elangovan & Putu Oka Sukanta on their experiences and responses to censorship; moderated by Arief Budiman (E/T)

1 p.m.-3 p.m. Poetry Live! with Martin Alexander Martin will lead readings and a workshop on brainstorming, playing with sound & drafting poems, with an opportunity for results to be posted on the Poetry Live! website. (ages 12-16, E)

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Emerging Balinese poets & playwrights Kadek Sonia Piscayanti, Maliana & Eka Pranita Dewi, with Jiwa Atmaja (I/T)

3 p.m.-4 p.m. Responsible journalism Aristides Katoppo, Goenawan Mohamad, Janet Steele & Simon Elegant, with John Stanmeyer (E/T)

4 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Breaking the rules Featuring Dewi Lestari, Ayu Utami & Djenar Maesa Ayu (E/I/T)

6 p.m.-7 p.m. Poetry between worlds Beatriz Copello, Conchitina Cruz, Deborah Carlyon, Elangovan & Joko Pinubo (E)

7 p.m.-8 p.m. Kamoro tribe performance The Kamoro people of West Papua perform traditional dances; with emcee Kal Muller (I/T)

Oct. 11

10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Screenwriting: From page to screen (I/T)

12 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Introducing Asia's hottest new writers (E/I/T)

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Short drama workshop with Oded Carmi Join Israeli performer Oded Carmi in making simple masks or costumes and performing an original skit. (ages 6-12, E/I)

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Songwriting & the language of lyrics (E)

2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. The stage Briar Grace Smith, Elangovan, Graeme Blundell & Putu Wijaya on theater (E)

3 p.m.-4 p.m. Jakarta undercover Daniel Ziv, Kirk Coningham & Moammar Emka on the capital's secrets (E/I)

4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Erotica vs. pornography Djenar Maesa Ayu, Jerome Kugan & Moammar Emka

E = English; I = Bahasa Indonesia; T = translation/interpretor available

The complete program of events is provided during the festival. For more information and to register, contact the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival at: Tel/Fax (0361) 973282, 971605; info@ubudwritersfestival.com or visit www.ubudwritersfestival.com.