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View all search results“We cannot heal what we will not face.” This key message of the Chinese Whispers (CW) digital graphic novel, which looks at how the May 1998 riots in several cities in Indonesia were triggered by political engineering that intentionally evoked racial sentiments, brought tears to some audience members during its launch at the Makassar International Writers Festival in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Saturday.
With its bright yellow portable wooden racks, community-based pop-up library #BarruMembaca (Barru Reads) stood out on the green lawn of Fort Rotterdam during the Makassar International Writers Festival (MIWF) in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
As Indonesia celebrates its 20th year of reformation this year, literature plays a crucial role in reminding us of the importance of learning from history, says University of Indonesia cultural science professor Melani Budianta.
Representatives from United Kingdom-based publishers are taking part in the “Literature Visit” program supported by the British Council held from April 30 to May 6 that aims to expand cooperation and networks in literature and creative thinking.
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