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Bali Subak system

Bali Subak system
The Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy comprises five sets of rice terraces and associated water temples.

The Subak System refers to the thousand year old self-governing associations of farmers who share the use of irrigation water for their rice fields. Water from volcanic lakes is diverted through rivers and channels to end up in the rice terraces.

The included areas are:
• Supreme Water Temple of Pura Ulun Danu Batur
• Lake Batur
• Subak Landscape of the Pakerisan Watershed
• Subak Landscape of Catur Angga Batukaru
• The Royal Water temple of Pura Taman Ayun

Year Decision Comments
2012 Inscribed Reasons for inscription
2011Incomplete - not examined
2010Incomplete - not examinedAs "Cultural Landscape of Bali Province"
2008DeferredReconsider the choice of sites (Cultural Landscape of Bali Province)



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Elisabeth Fransisca Situmorang (Indonesia):
Subak (irrigation) system in Bali is not a mere irrigation system. The water that irrigates the paddy fields comes from the water temple surrounded by the paddy fields.
While water holds a spiritual meaning for Balinesse, to purify, cleansing, to become a better being.... hence the whole Subak system has the same spiritual meaning as a whole.

The long awaited inscription for Bali into the WHS has finaly come. This place is arguably one of the most wonderful places ever existed. Where you could feel different while in different part of the island... and one couldnt get enough of Bali for sure..
Date posted: September 2012
Elisabeth Fransisca Situmorang (Indonesia):
Besakih is the mother temple in Bali. Just like the name, it is the most important temple here. Resides peacefully in the southwest bavel of Mount Agung, the eastern part of Bali.

The panorama surrounding the temple complex is fantastic. And the sacredness of the place, really make people at ease and think: this is where some peace of mind can still be found..
Date posted: October 2010


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