On October 31st, join an intimate literary dinner at Uma Cucina, where words, flavour, and reflection intertwine.
Curated as part of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, the evening pairs a three-course Italian dinner with insightful conversation, celebrating stories that awaken hope and possibility alongside acclaimed authors Banu Mushtaq, Deepa Bhasthi, Sara Hamdan, and Thomas Mayo.
7.00pm to 9.30pm, IDR 978,500 per person
Steph Harmon is the Arts and Culture Editor at Guardian Australia. Formerly the founding editor of Junkee.com, she has shaped Australia’s cultural journalism through her editorial insight and creative leadership, bringing together politics, art, and storytelling.
An acclaimed Indian writer and activist, Banu Mushtaq is the 2025 International Booker Prize winner for Heart Lamp. Her powerful works, written in Kannada, challenge social structures and celebrate resistance through empathy and courage.
A celebrated writer and translator, Deepa Bhasthi became the first Indian translator to win the International Booker Prize for her translation of Heart Lamp. Her essays and translations bridge literature, culture, and identity, connecting voices across languages.
An Aboriginal author, essayist, and activist, Thomas Mayo is a signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. His writing and advocacy illuminate Indigenous identity, justice, and the power of collective action.
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