Category: Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

Ubud, INDONESIA From 26–28 April, 2019, Indonesia’s most outstanding chefs, producers, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, food photographers, storytellers, scientists and activists will converge in Bali for the Ubud Food Festival Presented by ABC (UFF). In its fifth year, Indonesia’s leading culinary event will celebrate the nation’s diverse cuisines and exciting gastronomic scene with food lovers from near […]

UWRF18: A hotbed for freedom of expression in a region where it is crucially needed The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) successfully delivered its 15th year from 24-28 October, with dynamic celebrations of Indonesia’s thriving literature and arts industry, and compelling discussions of the region’s most polarizing issues. This year’s UWRF became a hotbed […]

180+ AUTHORS, ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS DESCEND ON BALI FOR UWRF’S 15TH YEAR AS SOUTHEAST ASIA’S LEADING FESTIVAL OF WORDS AND IDEAS 15 years ago, when Indonesia was suffering after the Bali bombing in 2002 and the lingering Asian financial crisis, the first Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) drew tourists back to the island by […]

Ndaba Mandela, Susi Pudjiastuti, Hanif Kureishi, Gillian Triggs, Fatima Bhutto, Jane Caro, Dee Lestari announced for Ubud Writers & Readers Festival’s 15th year For its 15th year as Southeast Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) has revealed a stellar lineup of 160+ authors, journalists, artists and activists […]

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has revealed its first lineup of authors, artists and activists who will join this year’s five-day program of impassioned discussions, intimate special events, stimulating films and powerful performances from 24–28 October. Early Bird tickets are now on sale until the full program is announced from mid-August. In 2018 UWRF […]

From the Opening Night Party to the final mouthful, the Ubud Food Festival 2018 Presented by ABC (UFF) was enjoyed by more than 12,000 hungry foodies from 13-15 April – a 30% increase on last year’s attendance. In its fourth year, the record numbers attending the 100+ events fortifies its position as Southeast Asia’s leading […]

With its majestic marble and Balinese statues forever adorned with fresh marigolds, and sweeping Campuhan Ridge views carrying blissful breezes, the Ubud Food Festival’s Kitchen Stage is a tropical dream cooking demo venue. Where the culinary magic happens this 13–15 April, the Kitchen Stage at Indus Restaurant will host Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs for intimate, […]

From 13–15 April, 2018, Indonesia’s most outstanding chefs, producers, restaurateurs, foodpreneurs, food photographers and storytellers will converge in Bali for the Ubud Food Festival (UFF), a three-day culinary adventure with Indonesian food as the star. In its fourth year, Indonesia’s leading culinary event will be energized with the theme ‘Generasi Inovasi’. The progressive and stimulating […]

From 13 – 15 April, 2018, Indonesia’s most outstanding chefs, producers, restaurateurs, foodpreneurs, food photographers and storytellers will converge in Bali for the Ubud Food Festival (UFF), a three-day culinary adventure with Indonesian food as the star. In its fourth year, Indonesia’s leading culinary event will be energized with the theme ‘Generasi Inovasi’. The progressive […]

Under the shadow of Mount Agung rumbling in East Bali, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival successfully delivered its 14th year this 25–29 October, reinforcing its vital role within the Balinese and Indonesian community. Despite Bali’s tourism industry suffering significant impacts from Mount Agung’s seismic activity throughout October, the Festival saw an audience attendance of […]