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Subak is the water management (irrigation) system for the paddy fields on Bali island, Indonesia.It was developed in the 9th century.For the Balinese, irrigation is not simply providing water for the plant's roots, but water is used to construct a complex, pulsed artificial ecosystem [1] that is at the same time autonomous and interdependent. [2]
Rice terraces in Tagallalang Farmer. Tegallalang is a district in the Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia. As of the 2010 census, the area was 61.80 km 2 and the population was 50,625; [1] the latest official estimate (as at mid 2019) is 53,760. [2] Located around 10 km north of Ubud, its terraced rice fields are a tourist attraction in the area. [3]
Rice paddy terraces in Bali. Rice is a staple food in the Indonesian diet, [20] as typical Indonesian meal consists of richly flavored side dishes, meat or poultry and vegetables, surrounding a pile of steamed rice. Indonesia is the 3rd largest rice producer in the world after China and India.
The bas-relief in 8th century Borobudur depicting farmer plowing the field pulled by buffalo Rice harvest at Kampoeng Rawa, Ambarawa. Rice is a staple food for all classes in contemporary Indonesia, [2] [3] and it holds the central place in Indonesian culture and Indonesian cuisine: it shapes the landscape; is sold at markets; and is served in most meals both as a savoury and a sweet food.
Subak's "democratic and egalitarian farming practices" helps rice growers in accommodating Bali's dense population. The largest and most notable water temple in Bali is the Pura Taman Ayun, established in the 18th century. [11] The Jatiwulih rice terraces is pictured. Komodo National Park: West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara: 609; Natural:
The word "Tampak" in Balinese means foot, while "Siring" means Oblique. According to the legend the slope of the mountain where the town stands today, was created by footstep of a king named Mayadenawa. Tampaksiring was also one of the major kingdom during Bali's pre-colonial period. [5] The town is home to Tirta Empul Temple
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The administration has also decided a 300-hectare protected zone of paddy fields, and a 100-hectare housing zone outside the protected zone. For visitors, it is possible to visit the 300-hectare on foot (about 3 1 ⁄ 2 hrs trekking) or with an e-bike tour that the local villagers have organized since 2017 (about 1 hour).