Poetry Legend Sapardi Djoko Damono Gets Lifetime Achievement Award at Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Ubud. Poetry legend Sapardi Djoko Damono received a lifetime achievement award at the opening of the 15th Ubud Writers & Readers Festival at the Ubud Royal Palace in Ubud, Bali, on Wednesday (24/10).
Sapardi, who has published 50 books, accepted the award from festival founder Janet DeNeefe and founder of Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, Ketut Suardana.
The legendary poet used the opportunity to thank his readers, publisher and editor at Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
"I would like to thank my readers and my publisher. I believe there is always a connection between readers, the publisher and the author. I also would like to thank my editor, Mirna Yulistiani, who helped me pick the right titles for my work, including 'Yang Fana Adalah Waktu' ['Only Time Is Temporary']," he said.