Thursday, 13 November 2025

Institut français Indonésie (IFI)

Jl. M.H. Thamrin no. 20

Menteng

Jakarta Pusat

13.40 - 15.30

1. Cerita di balik Kata

13.40 – 14.30 | Auditorium

Speakers: Laksmi Pamuntjak, Kanti W. Janis, Leila S. Chudori 

Moderator: Debra H. Yatim

Dive into the writing process: an intimate and unique session with leading voices of contemporary Indonesian

literature. Through personal anecdotes, aloud readings, and reflections on sources of inspiration, doubts, failures, and discoveries, each author offers a unique insight into her relationship with writing.

(Open to the public - BI) 

14.30 – 15.30 | Auditorium

Perempuan & Pena: Perspektif Bersilang

Speakers: Laksmi Pamuntjak, Kanti W. Janis, Leila S. Chudori 

Moderator: Debra H. Yatim

The discussion expands to address the challenges of writing as women within a landscape shaped by literary

traditions and social expectations. What freedoms, obstacles, and reception do these voices encounter as they

portray the world from their singular experiences? The authors will share their journeys, their place within the

literary field, and how their works engage with both national and international readerships.

An interactive exchange exploring the circulation and impact of female voices in literature. (Open to the public – BI)