Festival Club
24 October 2026 | 18:30 - 19:30
Bar Luna at Casa Luna

What happens when we move past surface-level observation into the heart of human experience? Join Australian author John Donnelly and acclaimed Indonesian writers Agustinus Wibowo and Trinity, moderated by Kadek Sonia Piscayanti, for a compelling conversation on identity, memory and connection. Drawing from Indonesia dari Seberang Batas, Agustinus Wibowo explores how borders, exile and collective memory shape our understanding of home. Moving beyond travel writing, Trinity shares insights from Di Luar Radar on confronting personal stereotypes and fostering empathy across diversity. Meanwhile, John Donnelly discusses Blitar Magic Garage, illustrating how shared history, urban resilience and local lives intersect against shifting socio-political landscapes.

Apa yang terjadi ketika kita melampaui pengamatan di permukaan dan menyelami inti pengalaman manusia? Bergabunglah bersama penulis Australia John Donnelly dan penulis Indonesia ternama Agustinus Wibowo dan Trinity, yang dimoderatori oleh Kadek Sonia Piscayanti, dalam percakapan menarik tentang identitas, ingatan, dan hubungan antarmanusia. Melalui Indonesia dari Seberang Batas, Agustinus Wibowo mengeksplorasi bagaimana batas, pengasingan, dan ingatan kolektif membentuk pemahaman kita tentang rumah. Melampaui penulisan perjalanan, Trinity berbagi pandangan dari Di Luar Radar tentang menghadapi stereotip pribadi dan menumbuhkan empati dalam keberagaman. Sementara itu, John Donnelly membahas Blitar Magic Garage, yang menggambarkan bagaimana sejarah bersama, ketangguhan perkotaan, dan kehidupan masyarakat lokal saling bersinggungan di tengah lanskap sosial-politik yang terus berubah.

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