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In its 16th edition, UWRF ponders consequences of human actions
Karma – the theme of this year’s Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) – is derived from the Balinese Hindus’ spiritual principle of karma phala, where each action has a consequence equal in force, and similar in form.
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Diverse lineup: Among the 180 speakers to appear at this year’s UWRF are (clockwise from top left) Iranian-American religious scholar Reza Aslan, Indonesian writer Laksmi Pamuntjak, Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh and Australian feminist author Clementine Ford. (UWRF/-)
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ore than a hundred authors, activists and journalists from 30 countries will gather at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) in Bali from Oct. 23 to 27 to share their stories and ideas on karma.
Karma – the theme of this year’s UWRF – is derived from the Balinese Hindus’ spiritual principle of karma phala, where each action has a consequence equal in force, and similar in form.
UWRF, one of the most prominent literary events in the world, will feature 180 speakers this year.
True to its trademark as a platform for multidisciplinary contemporary dialog, the festival will showcase not just authors but also activists, chefs, fashion designers and performing artists. They will exchange ideas along with participants and guests across 170 programs during the four-day festival.
Veteran Indonesian journalists Maria Hartiningsih and Andreas Harsono will discuss the future of Indonesia’s democracy and Islam, respectively. The festival will hold the launch of several titles, including Fall Baby by Laksmi Pamuntjak.
Among the international authors taking part in the festival are Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh, who wrote Trainspotting; and Iranian-American religious scholar Reza Aslan, whose book Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth made into the New York Times bestseller list.
American writer Terence Ward will delve into the intersection of religion, identity and politics in a discussion session titled “Islam Today.”
