Ubud to host writers' festival

Ubud to host writers' festival

Ubud will host a special festival bringing together distinguished writers, artists, scholars and filmmakers from around the world to share experiences, expertise and dialog to strengthen the relationship between "East" and West."

Held from Oct. 11 through Oct. 17, the festival will attract famous writers such as Amitav Ghosh from India, Dewi Anggareni, Goenawan Mohamad, Pramudya Ananta Toer, Wendy Lawyone, David Leser, George Negus, Michael Vatikiotis and many more talented individuals.

The eight-day festival, pioneered by Janet De Neefe, will present bilingual readings, workshops, art exhibitions, book and magazine launches, film screenings, music, art and theater performances including traditional theater and puppet performances.

The Ubud Writers' and Readers' Festival is a celebration of the richness and diversity of art and literary culture from both East and West.

For more information: Janet De Neefe (0361) 973282, e-mail: infor@casalunabali.com; Debe Campbell (0361) 423596, e- mail. infor@theworksbali.com. -- JP