Ines Wynn
Festival Philosophy: How the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Finds Its Voice Each Year
Each year the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) is guided by a theme —an idea drawn from Balinese or Hindu philosophy, myth, or scripture— that shapes the program, inspires the artwork, and sets the tone for dialogue. These themes are carefully selected to resonate with both local wisdom and universal human concerns, ensuring that
Solemen: Continuing To Improve People’s Lives
Bali based NGO Yayasan Solemen Indonesia gives hope, creates smiles and makes a difference in many people’s lives every day. Since its inception in 2010, Yayasan Solemen has morphed into a dynamic organisation with a serious mission that reaches far beyond the original goal. A great outreach programme was created to benefit the poor, the
Solemen Bali: Giving New Life to the Destitute
Bali, often called the Island of the Gods and the Morning of the World, evokes images of balmy beaches, indulgent vacations, gracious natives, a place where you can leave your cares behind and cocoon in tranquil and relaxing surroundings. Bali is all that but it is not a complete picture. Underneath the glamorous, sybaritic and
