Small Towns, Big Imagination
25th October: 2:30 – 3:30
Taman Baca. Festival Hub, Jl. Raya Sanggingan
Is there something universal about small towns and rural life? A lack of anonymity, a close community? Does it allow writers to go places that cities don’t? We’ve gathered writers from Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Portugal to discuss the insights and inspiration that come from writing beyond city limits. With Rosemarie Milsom, Jose Luis Peixoto, Joshua Pomare, Jessie Cole and Darmawati Majid.
The Big Read: Journeys
26th October: 1.00 – 2.15
Taman Baca. Festival Hub, Jl. Raya Sanggingan
It’s one of life’s pleasures: having someone read to you. Let your imagination wander with some of UWRF’s finest storytellers as they share tales of adventure, stories of discovery and journeys of the heart. Grab a tasty bite from our food stalls, put your feet up, and let our scribes take care of the rest. With Agustinus Wibowo, Will Buckingham, Jose Luis Peixoto, Carlo Pizzati, Jessie Cole, Jay Griffiths and Geoff Dyer.