Novelist, poet, essayist
Laksmi Pamuntjak
For me, the Goethe Institut in Indonesia is more than a cultural center that provides Indonesians with information on German culture, language, society and politics. Rather, it takes an active interest in the lives and careers of Indonesian cultural workers—in film and visual arts, literature and performing arts—and engages with them on a human level. It is a friend and partner, not merely a conduit for cultural exchange.