Ubud Writers & Readers Festival will celebrate its 20th Anniversary

The mission of the Foundation is to empower individuals and communities to unleash their creative potential, enabling them to thrive in our fast-paced, ever-evolving global society. The Festival serves as our creative engine, fueled by the proceeds from ticket sales at our events and workshops, allowing us to pursue our dreams of igniting creativity, providing education, and supporting the younger generation.

For the Foundation, it’s all about putting Ubud on the map as a hub for arts and culture. Its aim is to spotlight Indonesian writers on the world stage during our annual Festival and help young Indonesians unlock their potential through education and literature. Plus, the revenue the Festival generates from ticket sales covers free public events, workshops for local kids, high school students, and their teachers, and even enables local residents to participate, regardless of their budget.

The Foundation also supports emerging voices across the Indonesian archipelago. Each year, a team of independent curators sifts through numerous submissions, selects the best, translates their works, and publishes them in the Festival’s Emerging Writing Anthology Series. The winning authors receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Ubud to showcase their talent in front of international audiences.