22 Feb 2014

Tegalalang Rice Terrace


Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of the famous tourist objects in Bali situated in Tegalalang Village north of Ubud Bali featured by the amazing rice terrace set the cliff. Tegalalang Village is located on 600 m above sea levels covered by good temperature where most of the villagers as a farmer.
Rice, in addition to being a staple food Balinese, is part of the local culture. Cultivation is done according to ancient rituals, inextricably linked to religion and philosophy site.



The planting and irrigation system of rice field terrace is known as Subak. The land is cropped out into layers or terraces (rice terrace) for the water begins to be accumulated in certain spots, but it also flow naturally from the hilltop to the lower area.
The idea is to cultivate rice, creating a harmonious relationship with the gods, with the ground and with other people. This, indeed, is the basis of all Balinese philosophy – Tri Hita Karana
It is not surprising, therefore, that in the rice fields there are shrines in honor of the Goddess of Rice, Dewi Sri, one of the main deities worshiped on the island, and the harvest is the result of the collective efforts of all members of the community.
Due to its sustainable and all philosophy, the Subak was recently recognized by UNESCO as world heritage of mankind.

      

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