Makassar International Writers Festival (MIWF)

is the first and only international literary festival held in Eastern Indonesia. The festival is organized by Rumata’ Artspace as an annual program. Since its first edition in 2011, the festival has become the most-anticipated literary event for the locals. 

It is renowned for its relaxed and informal atmosphere as well as its diverse and eclectic program of stimulating, engaging and entertaining conversations. 

Voice/Noise

 is the main theme of the festival this year that resonates the need of critical and clear voice from civil society amid the “noisy year of politics” in 2018 (simultaneous local elections) and the preparation to elect the new president/vice president and member of parliaments in 2019.