closing ceremony of bali writers and readers festival

Closing out with a bang: The marching band from Udayana University performs during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival at the Blanco Museum in Ubud, Bali, on Sunday.(JP/Anggara Mahendra)

The 13th Ubud Writers and Readers Festival ended on Sunday. The event successfully engaged literary luminaries with an eager audience.
The last day of the festival started with attendees participating in “Literary Jalan-Jalan”, a morning walk with some of the festival’s finest storytellers along the hidden paths of Penestanan, through lush rice fields and a permaculture garden, all the while listening to tales from near and far over a delicious brunch.
The morning program also featured a “Herb Walk” workshop that introduced participants to the wealth of natural remedies made from the wild herbs and plants that grow around Ubud.