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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2005

by Antar Bhuwana

Between Worlds

8-11 October, workshops 6-11 October

Sit back and enjoy one of life's greatest pleasures in one of the world's most beautiful settings. Join readers and writers in four days of stimulating and inspiring discussion, poetry readings, conversations, workshops, literary lunches, laughter and festivities amongst people who naturalist
David Attenborough described as one of the friendliest on earth.

This year's Festival brings together some of the world's most exciting writers. Join Booker Prize winner, Michael Ondaatje, as he reveals his magical pose and poetry in a discussion of his life and work.

Amitav Ghosh will lead you on a romantic adventure through Egypt and India over a leisurely lunch. Professor Arief Budiman will describe our theme, Between Worlds, and its meaning to Indonesia in modern times. Listen to award-winning writer, Achmat Dangor, discuss the Bitter Fruits of his latest
book and growing up in South Africa. Join some of Indonesia's hottest women writers as they discuss erotica and the written word. Nia Dinata, Indonesia's prize-winning young female film producer will discuss the challenges of film-making in Indonesia. Listen to Linda Spalding as she recounts her adventures in Borneo researching the Orang Utan. Hear the voice of Indonesia's exciting, young emerging writers and share in a discussion of Balinese spirituality.

Sharpen your poetry skills and join in an open-mike poetry slam that will have you laughing for days. Enrol in a workshop and learn how to write a play, song, memoir or illustrate a story. Enjoy a night of Balinese entertainment in a village temple, under the stars.

Let the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival change your world. There is no other event like it!

"Ubud has staged a writers festival which is a fitting testament to the artistic, co-operative and above all, friendly town it has always been. This festival should be destined to become one of the great cultural exchanges of the Asian region." Larry Buttrose

Contact: Ph/fax: (0361) 973282 , 971605
info@ubudwritersfestival.com or visit www.ubudwritersfestival.com/

Registration and ticket information available shortly.