The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2012 has chosen as its theme This Earth of Mankind: Bumi Manusia, from the title of an epic best selling book by one of Indonesia’s greatest contemporary writers, Pramoedya Ananta Toer. This Earth of Mankind is the first book in Pramoedya’s historical fiction series The Buru Quartet, first published by Hasta Mitra in 1980. The story is set at the end of Dutch colonial rule and was written while Pramoedya was a political prisoner on the island prison of Buru in eastern Indonesia. Pramoedya’s life on Buru was one of deprivation, hard labour and physical cruelty. Denied even the most rudimentary writing implements, he ingeniously narrated the work to his fellow prisoners, who communicated it throughout the prison population. The work was maintained and kept until, after several years, Pramoedya was granted access to writing materials. The enduring power of storytelling will be at the heart of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2012.
From 3-7 October, an eclectic and staggeringly diverse host of writers will gather together in Bali’s cultural hub to ponder and share the concerns that unite, stir and inspire us all, in a celebration of stories and voices.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering is a great way to experience the heart of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, contribute to the development of literature and meet new friends
Volunteers come from around Indonesia and the world, to work in every part of the event: from Box office to writer liaison, at discussion venues and special events, with book launches and children’s workshops.
In return for 4 x 4 hour working shifts, Volunteers receive a pass to all the main venue events, a dedicated hospitality area and other benefits such as a free Festival t-shirt, lunch on work days and more (Please note we do not provide flights, accommodation or expenses).
Before applying, please read our Information Sheets (in English and Indonesian) to find out more about the various work areas and our requirements.
Once you have submitted your application, your application will go into our selection pool. Please wait for us to contact you about a volunteer position: we hope to start confirmations by the end of August.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: if you have a specific question not covered in the Information sheet, please write to volunteers@ubudwritersfestival.com
For submissions: via the online volunteer registration form
Website: http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com
From 3-7 October, an eclectic and staggeringly diverse host of writers will gather together in Bali’s cultural hub to ponder and share the concerns that unite, stir and inspire us all, in a celebration of stories and voices.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering is a great way to experience the heart of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, contribute to the development of literature and meet new friends
Volunteers come from around Indonesia and the world, to work in every part of the event: from Box office to writer liaison, at discussion venues and special events, with book launches and children’s workshops.
In return for 4 x 4 hour working shifts, Volunteers receive a pass to all the main venue events, a dedicated hospitality area and other benefits such as a free Festival t-shirt, lunch on work days and more (Please note we do not provide flights, accommodation or expenses).
Before applying, please read our Information Sheets (in English and Indonesian) to find out more about the various work areas and our requirements.
Once you have submitted your application, your application will go into our selection pool. Please wait for us to contact you about a volunteer position: we hope to start confirmations by the end of August.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: if you have a specific question not covered in the Information sheet, please write to volunteers@ubudwritersfestival.com
For submissions: via the online volunteer registration form
Website: http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com
