01:00PM - 02:30PM

Galeri Emira Soenassa

Small Shops, Big Impact The Resilience of Indonesia's Independent Bookstores

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Despite their financial limitations, a number of independent bookstores in Indonesia have managed to grow quite vibrantly and are able to offer alternative choices for book lovers. Not just a place to buy and sell books, these independent bookstores are able to bring together book activists from various fields, serve as a place to create new discourses about the world of books, and form diverse communities of readers. In addition, independent bookstores which often use modest and small spaces in city corners seem like an anomaly amongst the massive growth of e-commerce platforms which is said to make booksales easier. In other words, independent bookstores have now become an important instrument in enthusiastically building Indonesia's book ecosystem. In this discussion session, we will not only discuss the importance of these independent bookstores, but also talk about the strategies that have been and can be applied by independent bookstore managers in building relationships with their readers.

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Speakers :

Nissa Rengganis
Tomi Wibisono
Willy Fahmi Agiska

Moderators :

Rio Jo Werry

01:00PM - 02:30PM

Galeri S. Soedjono

Writer’s Talk: A Glimpse of Our Literary Awards

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Literary awards in Indonesia have come and gone, with some thriving and others struggling to survive. Beyond awards from state institutions, media outlets like Tempo and Kompas have shown remarkable dedication to honoring literature and supporting writers through their consistent efforts. This discussion will explore how these institutions maintain their commitment to celebrating literature despite challenges. It will also look ahead to the return of the Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa, raising questions about its role in the evolving literary landscape.

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Speakers :

Hilmi Faiq
Iwan Kurniawan
Pratiwi Juliani

Moderators :

Hamzah Muhammad

01:00PM - 02:30PM

Galeri Oesman Effendi

The Creative Suburbs: Self-sufficiency in the Middle of Suburbia

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Often too under appreciated, suburbs can become incubators of creativity. Rather than just being places for living and commuting for people who work in the central business district, suburbs can actually enhance its vitality and sustainability.

In this session we will unfold the challenges and opportunities presented by the creation of culture in two different region in the suburban Jakarta, Depok and Bogor, through the lens of creative placemaking.

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Speakers :

Arif Liberto
Catura Pasha
Rafii

Moderators :

Idha Umamah

01:00PM - 02:30PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Southeast Asia Share & Shout: Stories from the Region

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South East Asian writers’ voices are less heard in the global arena. We also don’t know each other well enough. We need concrete efforts and actions to share among South East Asian writers and to convey our stories outside the region. This session provides space for writers from South East Asian countries to share their obstacles, aspirations and real steps that need to be taken. This session is also related to the Road to JILF x JakTent discussions in August 2024.

This session in English.

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Speakers :

Arlo Mendoza
Damhuri Muhammad
Zedeck Siaw

Moderators :

Dhianita Kusuma Pertiwi

03:00PM - 04:00PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Writing in a Burning World: Do Words Still Matter?

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The world is burning. We face climate change, global warming and the anthropocene crisis. Literature and art play an important role in this critical situation. Not only to describe the 'burning' situation, but also to explore new concepts and beliefs about the world. This session seeks to highlight the experiences of writers and artists who have discussed this topic and to dialogue about the challenges they faced, and to ask the question ""what does it mean to write in this situation?""

This session in English.

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Speakers :

Irwan Ahmett
Nagmeh M. Nezami

Moderators :

Maesy Ang

03:00PM - 04:00PM

Galeri Emira Soenassa

Exploring the Art of Riso Printing in a Post-digital World

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Since its inception in 1984, Riso has been a popular short-run press option in the era and was one of the last new print technologies to be standardized before the internet took off. The technology sits at the interface between analog and digital. What was once a machine defined for its utility has found new life as a medium for artists and illustrators in creating art projects and zines.

In this section, we will see the endless options the Riso can provide to creatives who want to pursue an authentic look and feel from their images, and why such a niche event like art book fair plays a key part of the rising of this scene.

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Speakers :

Jefferson Edri
Lulu Bong

Moderators :

Patty

03:00PM - 04:00PM

Galeri Oesman Effendi

Writer's Talk: The Layers of Nature

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In her debut novel Die grüne Grenze, Isabel Fargo Cole placed the forests of the Harz Mountain not only as the natural setting of her story but as multilayered dimension where the-political, the-historical, the mythical, the-cultural happened and even clashed into one another. It is precisely these layers which will be delved into some depths in this session: what do we really talk about when we talk about the natural world. Obviously, with her years of activism and writing, Amalya Reza Oktaviani would provide interesting insights into this. The conversations with the two writers with different backgrounds will enrich our perspective of nature

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Speakers :

Amalya Reza Oktavia
Isabel Fargo Cole

Moderators :

Doni Ahmadi

04:00PM - 06:00PM

Galeri S. Soedjono

Masterclass: The Pen to Performance

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Introduction to Poetry Slam Performance (Jakarta Poetry Slam)

The Pen to Performance Masterclass: Introduction to Poetry Slam Performance invites participants to explore the electrifying world of spoken word poetry, bridging the gap between creative writing and dynamic performance. This transformative workshop is designed to empower individuals to craft compelling spoken word pieces that reflect their unique voices and experiences. Through engaging exercises in improv acting and focus techniques, participants will discover the power of presence, learning how to deliver authentic and impactful performances. Open to beginners and seasoned creatives alike, the masterclass creates a supportive and inspiring space for participants to explore the art of spoken word poetry. Writers, performers, and anyone passionate about self-expression will find value in this dynamic fusion of words and performance.

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Speakers :

Antonia Timmerman
Ayu Meutia
Lizzie Chan

04:30PM - 06:00PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Relentless Battles: How to Never Surrender

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Struggle at all levels is a daily occurrence. The conflict between the wealthy and the unprivileged (but close to nature) continues to occur in all parts of the world. Intersectionality with issues of class, gender, race, culture, food, etc. is raised by writers who understand how all aspects of life are interconnected. And how difficult it is to unravel this tangled thread.

This session in Indonesian.

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Speakers :

Amalya Reza Oktavia
Eka Kurniawan
Farwiza Farhan

Moderators :

Dymussaga Miraviori

04:30PM - 06:00PM

Galeri Oesman Effendi

From Ancient Grains to Future Farms Exploring Traditional Ways for Food Sustainability

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In the pursuit of ensuring national food security, the government has introduced various massive-scale programs in the form of food estates. Large areas of land have been cleared and cultivated to become national food barns. However, these mega projects have created many conflicts, whether with local communities or with mother nature itself. On the other hand, a number of food activists have carried out a series of movements to raise public awareness about alternative food sources, reducing our dependence on the market and the state. One of the ways food activists campaign for alternative food security is by learning and re-approaching the ancient knowledge of Indonesia's ancestors. In this session, we will learn more about the efforts in exploring traditional food knowledge to attain food security in the future.

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Speakers :

Britania Sari
Gina Karina

Moderators :

Sari Widiati

04:30PM - 06:00PM

Galeri Emira Soenassa

Preserving Our Past, Nurturing Our Future - Hybrid

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Cultural heritage is an invaluable resource that acts as not only a unique tourist attraction but also a timeless treasure that connects people to their roots and shapes, offering a window into the shared history. Cultural heritage is a crucial asset, influencing the values, beliefs, and sense of belonging. In a world where we are becoming more interconnected by the day, cultural heritage is one of our most powerful resources to transform individuals and generate new ideas.

Its preservation is vital for maintaining the diversity so we can pass down knowledge to future generations. While undeniably challenges are always there, we, as humankind, must work together to protect our cultural heritage. How can we protect it? What are the ways to preserve it? Let's learn together about the issue in this session.

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LITBEAT

Speakers :

Gadis Fitriana
Saiful Bachri

Moderators :

Idha Umamah

07:00PM - 09:00PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Poetry Night: Solidarity for the Earth

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Poetry Night: Solidarity for the Earth is a stage to voice empathy and solidarity with the victims of genocide and ecocide in various parts of the world, from Gaza to Srebrenica, from Papua to Volnovakha. Their poems will be the voices of the silenced and the stories of those who have been ignored. The poems will also connect the sense of humanity for those who are oppressed, showing how art is a medium that can convey messages of justice, peace, and sustainability. Poets from various countries (Ukraine, Iran, and Indonesia) and different generations will deliver litanies to comfort grief, as well as encouragement to fight for hope. On this night, we create a collective space to celebrate empathy and build hope through the power of words. Literature enthusiasts, environmentalists, and nature lovers can come to think about the meaning of solidarity in the midst of the ongoing humanitarian and environmental crisis, and celebrate solidarity together.

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Featuring :

Antonia Timmerman
Ayu Meutia
Bardjan
Emy Suy
Hamzah Muhammad
Ikhsan Risfandi
Kateryna Kalytko
Lizzie Chan
Nagmeh M. Nezami
Peserta Terbaik Bengkel Poetry Slam
Sihar Ramses Simatupang
Willy Fahmi Agiska

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Galeri S. Soedjono

Merakit Kincir Solar Panel Bareng Keluarga Panik

LITBEAT

01:00PM - 02:30PM

Galeri Emira Soenassa

Green Parenting Nurturing Nature, Nurturing Children

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Raising awareness to care for and coexist with nature is increasingly important as we face worsening environmental crises. One of the things we can do to grow ecological awareness is by providing education and parenting patterns to foster children's love for their environment. By doing so, we can create an understanding of environmental importance and inspire children to take concrete actions for themselves and their environment. In this session, we will discuss environmentally conscious parenting styles, the availability of children's books that focus on environmental topics, and the government's role in designing education to face the ecological crisis.

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Speakers :

Anindito Aditomo
Clefiana
Puty Puar

01:00PM - 02:30PM

Galeri S. Soedjono

Launching Buku Tanpa Rencana

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Previously, we've known Dee Lestari through her various works, which often feature a comprehensive universe as the story background. Her works usually showcase a thorough concept that interconnects with each other. This time, we will see a different side of Dee Lestari. She spontaneously surrenders herself to inspirations, most of them uninvited. In this session, we will discuss Tanpa Rencana, Dee Lestari's work comprising 18 short stories, poems, and long prose.

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Speakers :

Dee Lestari

Moderators :

Yoga Palwaguna

01:00PM - 02:30PM

Galeri Oesman Effendi

Meet and Greet With Authors

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Previously, we've known Dee Lestari through her various works, which often feature a comprehensive universe as the story background. Her works usually showcase a thorough concept that interconnects with each other. This time, we will see a different side of Dee Lestari. She spontaneously surrenders herself to inspirations, most of them uninvited. In this session, we will discuss Tanpa Rencana, Dee Lestari's work comprising 18 short stories, poems, and long prose.

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LITFEST

01:30PM - 02:00PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Strengthening the Existence of Traditional Cuisine Through Gastronomic Diplomacy

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Food plays an important role in bringing people from different cultures together. The act of cooking and sharing delicious meals creates lasting connections as we get a unique insight into someone's passions, heritage, and history. This new soft power can effectively offer a neutral platform for diplomatic engagement, transforming dining tables into places for cultural exchange and understanding.

In this discussion we will explore how individuals are working to bring cultures together through food and the importance of gastronomic diplomacy as a way of preserving ethnocultural identity in the modern world.

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Speakers :

Mei Batubara

Moderators :

Idha Umamah

02:30PM - 04:00PM

Galeri Oesman Effendi

Travel Writing as Means of Crossing Cultural Boundaries

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Though it is a cliche, people do go traveling to find themselves. The concept of travel includes all sorts of people mobility and migration together with their intentions in the new places. Travel can also be seen as a negotiation between two different geographical spaces and cultures in which one is a very familiar side and the other one is about to be explored, understood, explained, and, sometimes, assimilated.

Travel writing could be considered an act of crossing cultural boundaries because it involves the process of mediation between two sides: representing other peoples' cultures while at the same time acting as an intermediary space where both cultures meet, understand, or generating the space in between. Here in this section we will look at the importance of travel as a core component in influencing our self-identity through personal, spiritual, and cultural experiences.

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Speakers :

Agustinus Wibowo
Dee Lestari

Moderators :

Idha Umamah

03:00PM - 04:00PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Sowing Hope: Making Sparks in the Dark

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When all hope seems lost, we look for the seeds of hope. There are some, but they tend to be small and scattered. Negative narratives about the future of the world (and humanity) must be balanced with more positive narratives, lest we sink into deep despair. This session discusses how writers and journalists depict and instill hope in this dark situation.

This session in Indonesian.

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Speakers :

Mahandis Yoanata Thamrin
Niduparas Erlang
Sapariah Saturi

Moderators :

Evi Mariani

03:00PM - 04:00PM

Galeri Emira Soenassa

Here's Why Our Urban Areas Need Permaculture

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A modern approach to sustainable agriculture, permaculture draws inspiration from traditional gardening practices. Guided by necessity and tradition, it prioritizes resourcefulness, less waste, and a deep relationship to the land. Permaculture is not a new way of living, rather it is a way of living that acknowledge the existence of all organisms and have meaningful connections towards each other through an integrated design.

In a condition where green spaces are restricted and dependence on industrial food systems is high, urban permaculture offers an alternative for people to live sustainably through locally produced food, reduced carbon footprints, and strengthened communities. How do we integrate permaculture design into how we design and build our place to live? What are the challenges and benefits of applying permaculture principles to urban environments? Let's explore this matter in this session.

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LITBITE

Speakers :

Gibran Tragali
Soraya Cassandra

Moderators :

Patricia Wulandari

03:00PM - 04:00PM

Galeri S. Soedjono

Book Discussion: Indonesian Students and the International Anti-colonial Movement

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A book discussion of Di Balik Bendera Persatuan (Klaas Stutje).

Di Balik Bendera Persatuan by Klaas Stutje tells the story of the struggle of Indonesian students in the Netherlands, such as Mohammad Hatta, Sam Ratu Langie, Achmad Soebardjo, and several other prominent students who were members of Perhimpoenan Indonesia (PI) during the interbellum period (1918-1939), between World War I and II. They took the opportunity to connect with the international anticolonial movement in Zürich, Paris, Berlin and Moscow, meeting famous anticolonial figures such as Jawaharlal Nehru (India) and Messali Hadj (Algeria). The book highlights their involvement in the League Against Imperialism and other global initiatives, showing that the rise of Indonesian nationalism was inspired by the international stage, as revealed through multilingual archives in Europe.

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Speakers :

Joss Wibisono
Yerry Wirawan

Moderators :

Nissa Rengganis

04:30PM - 06:00PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Literature as Commons: Writing for Solidarity

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Our lives are becoming increasingly capitalistic in all dimensions. Meanwhile, traditionally, literature has communal roots. How does literature offer 'commons' and thinking about life together? Where do literature/literary actors build a 'cultural barn' based on togetherness, celebration of diversity, a sense of solidarity and a sense of belonging? What form does this 'commons' take? Can it break through the current world of literacy based on neoliberal structures?

This session in English.

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Speakers :

Isabel Fargo Cole
Melani Budianta
Nurhady Sirimorok

Moderators :

Farish A. Noor

04:30PM - 06:00PM

Galeri Emira Soenassa

Food, Future, and Folklore Balancing Tradition and Nutrition

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Today's urban Indonesians have high awareness of the importance of nutritional knowledge. Not only are they aware of the content of food and drinks, but they also understand how these sources of nutrition are obtained, processed, and have a significant social impact on the economic process. In line with this awareness, more and more culinary products, culinary-related content, and food security movements are enriching people's knowledge about nutrition, both in modern and traditional cuisine. In this session, we will explore the combination of traditional and modern food knowledge and practices that promote good nutrition for our bodies. We will learn more about how our culinary practitioners process traditional culinary types that are nutritious, to be presented as culinary products that can be used by today's society to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Also, how do our creators or writers try to present more culinary themes to further enrich people's knowledge about our nation's culinary treasures.

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Speakers :

Nova Dewi
Wida Winarno
Wisnu Suryaning Adji

Moderators :

Nurdiyansah Dalidjo

04:30PM - 06:00PM

Galeri S. Soedjono

Book Discussion: Towards A Just Energy Transition

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A book discussion of Pergulatan Transisi Energi Berkeadilan: Satu Isu Beragam Dilema (Trend Asia).

The world has entered an era of global warming and an intolerable climate crisis. The biggest contributing factor is the energy sector. This means that a clean energy transition is an urgent agenda that we must push together. However, the energy transition is not only about fulfilling global commitments to alleviate the climate crisis and reduce the rise in earth's temperature. Fair values must be present in the process. This is because the energy transition touches multidimensional and cross-sectoral aspects of society. Moreover, there are complexities in energy governance because it is intertwined with power holders and capital owners. The discussion “Towards A Just Energy Transition” is based on an article in the book Struggle for a Just Energy Transition: One Issue with Various Dilemmas will dissect the importance of clean energy transition policies that uphold human rights principles.

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Speakers :

Mimin Dwi Hartono
Novita Indri

Moderators :

Puty Puar

04:30PM - 06:00PM

Galeri Oesman Effendi

The Learning Curve of Innovation and Preservation in Music

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Music has the power to go beyond language barriers. It is a universal language that transcends borders and brings together people from different cultures and backgrounds. Music can also serve as a wonderful tool in the preservation and representation of cultural heritage and traditions. It tells the story of our past and serves a reflection of our society and values.

In this information era, digital techniques can substantially reduce the difficulty of preserving cultural heritage so that it may be enjoyed by future generations. However, what the digitalization of music tells us about culture and the power of the information technology sector? Let's deep dive into this topic together with our two prominent speakers in the industry.

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LITBEAT

Speakers :

Agus Hardiman
Nyak Ina Raseuki

Moderators :

Patricia Wulandari

07:00PM - 09:00PM

Teater Wahyu Sihombing

Closing Night: JILF x JakTent

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Farwiza Farhan, a passionate environmentalist and TIME 100 Next leader, will close this year’s JILF x Jaktent with a compelling speech that ties the threads of literature and environmentalism into a unified call to action. As the founder of Yayasan HAkA and a dedicated advocate for the preservation of Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem, Farwiza embodies the spirit of resilience and hope in the fight for environmental justice.
Her closing speech will reflect on the festival's exploration of eco-literature, marginalized voices, and radical imagination, emphasizing how storytelling can inspire collective action and foster a deeper connection to our planet. With her unique perspective as a biologist, activist, and cultural anthropologist, Farwiza will challenge audiences to envision a future where literature serves as both a mirror to our ecological crises and a beacon for transformative change.

Alongside Farwiza Farhan who delivers the closing speech, the inspiring Dialita Choir will bring their unique blend of history, resilience, and music to the stage.

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Speakers :

Farwiza Farhan

Featuring :

Dialita