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30 Saturday
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01:00PM - 02:30PM Teater Wahyu Sihombing |
Southeast Asia Share & Shout: Stories from the Region MORE >>
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. << LESS |
LITFEST Speakers : Arlo Mendoza Moderators : |
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01:00PM - 02:30PM Galeri S. Soedjono |
Writer’s Talk: A Glimpse of Our Literary Awards MORE >> 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. << LESS |
LITFEST Speakers : Hilmi Faiq Moderators : |
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03:00PM - 04:00PM Teater Wahyu Sihombing |
Writing in a Burning World: Do Words Still Matter? MORE >>
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?"" << LESS |
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03:00PM - 04:00PM Galeri Oesman Effendi |
Writer's Talk: The Layers of Nature MORE >> 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 << LESS |
LITFEST Speakers : Amalya Reza Oktavia Moderators : |
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04:00PM - 06:00PM Galeri S. Soedjono |
Masterclass: The Pen to Performance MORE >>
Introduction to Poetry Slam Performance (Jakarta Poetry Slam) << LESS |
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04:30PM - 06:00PM Teater Wahyu Sihombing |
Relentless Battles: How to Never Surrender MORE >>
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. << LESS |
LITFEST Speakers : Amalya Reza Oktavia Moderators : |
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07:00PM - 09:00PM Teater Wahyu Sihombing |
Poetry Night: Solidarity for the Earth MORE >> 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. << LESS |
LITFEST Featuring : Antonia Timmerman |
1 Sunday
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01:00PM - 02:30PM Galeri S. Soedjono |
Launching Buku Tanpa Rencana MORE >> 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. << LESS |
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01:00PM - 02:30PM Galeri Oesman Effendi |
Meet and Greet With Authors MORE >> 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. << LESS |
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03:00PM - 04:00PM Teater Wahyu Sihombing |
Sowing Hope: Making Sparks in the Dark MORE >>
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. << LESS |
LITFEST Speakers : Mahandis Yoanata Thamrin Moderators : |
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03:00PM - 04:00PM Galeri S. Soedjono |
Book Discussion: Indonesian Students and the International Anti-colonial Movement MORE >>
A book discussion of Di Balik Bendera Persatuan (Klaas Stutje). << LESS |
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04:30PM - 06:00PM Teater Wahyu Sihombing |
Literature as Commons: Writing for Solidarity MORE >>
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? << LESS |
LITFEST Speakers : Isabel Fargo Cole Moderators : |
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04:30PM - 06:00PM Galeri S. Soedjono |
Book Discussion: Towards A Just Energy Transition MORE >>
A book discussion of Pergulatan Transisi Energi Berkeadilan: Satu Isu Beragam Dilema (Trend Asia). << LESS |
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07:00PM - 09:00PM Teater Wahyu Sihombing |
Closing Night: JILF x JakTent MORE >>
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. << LESS |
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