"I've backpacked to countries like Italy and Turkey and observed beautiful scenery, but then I realized that beauty was always very close to me. It is here in Belitung Island, where the rivers, beaches and the terrain captivate my attention most."

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About Andrea Hirata

Andrea Hirata is an Indonesian novelist best known for Laskar Pelangi (The Rainbow Troops) and its sequels. His writing draws heavily on education, social mobility, and life in Belitung.

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