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Quote by Andre Vltchek

“Culture has to be constantly on the vanguard, too. It should be educating people, as it does in Latin America: thousands of great theatres, art cinemas, millions of free books distributed by the governments, public poetry readings, free public lectures, and all sorts of bookstores are open until early mornings, exhibitions reacting to the needs and sorrows of society, concerts of engaged music.”

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Andre Vltchek

Andre Vltchek, born in 1963, is a renowned novelist from the Czech Republic. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique literary style, exploring the politics, history, and culture of Eastern Europe and Africa. Vltchek's novels are characterized by a strong sense of realism and have won him a wide audience. more

“Please just look at those Indonesian cities: Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan... are there any other cities on earth, of that size, with such an absolute chronic lack of culture, and institutions that are supposed to make people think? Like theatres, archives, grand libraries, concert halls, art cinemas, progressive bookstores... There is nothing here.”

People Thinking Art Earth Culture Library Theatre Progressive

Author:Andre Vltchek

“To get out of desperate situation can only be done by education and by openness for Indonesians. Everybody who can, should be participating in this 'project'. Not only professional educators and teachers , but especially artists, creative people, thinkers. There should be many more initiatives, particularly more from the independent press! What happened to progressive independent publications in Indonesia? Nothing - they never took off! It is a shame.”

People Done Artist Situation Creative Teacher Shame Independent Desperate Progressive Openness Thinker Initiative Creative People Educator

Author:Andre Vltchek

“The outraged citizens of Indonesia - lawyers, doctors, engineers, scientists - should be speaking up; they should be shouting. And of course, the voices of farmers and workers, their terrible stories, should be read and heard from the pages of independent magazines and blogs, from YouTube and independent films.”

Film Terrible Scientist Independent Lawyer Farmers Outraged

Author:Andre Vltchek

“The people of Indonesia have to learn, realize, that fighting for a better country is great and inspiring. Like those men, women, and even children in Latin America understood many decades ago! Young people especially, should know: Rebellion is good. Revolution is good. Thinking is good. Progress is good. To be a revolutionary, a rebel, is cool - very cool. Much cooler than driving a red or yellow Ferrari bought with the money your daddy has stolen from the poor!”