More intellectuals banned in Yogya

More intellectuals banned in Yogya

YOGYAKARTA: Banning of art performances in this "intellectual
town" continues. On Saturday, it was poet Darmanto Jatman and
Linus Suryadi's turn to stay off the stage.

The authorities banned Darmanto and Linus from reading their
poems, Golf for the People and Maria of Magdalene during an art
show at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta.

Linus said he was told that Darmanto's poem was banned on the
grounds that the poem might further incite people's opposition to
the ongoing development of a golf course in Sleman area which had
drawn protests by the local residents.

He declined to theorize why the authorities banned his poem,
Antara reported.

In August authorities banned the poet and playwright from
reading his poems at the same location. (09)