ONCE again the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival invites speakers and writers from all over the world in its 11th implementation this month. The agenda will include special events, literary workshops, book launches, youth’s programs, and community and art highlights.

The main session takes place at Indus Restaurant and Neka Museum, both located at Sanggingan, Ubud. Some hotels and venues host the event such as the Four Seasons, Maya Ubud, Casa Luna and Alila Ubud. The festival features over 150 writers from more than 25 countries, so it poses a global celebration and includes extraordinary stories. This year’s theme is Saraswati: Wisdom Knowledge.