SETTINGS OF SUBAK BASED INDIGENEOUS LOCAL AS A WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE
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A. A. Gde Oka Parwata
Talking about subak is no stranger to the
Balinese people. Subak with socio-cultural-religious foundation has advantages
because of its ability to absorb technology and adapt to the development of
culture and the surrounding environment. Subak is currently facing the
phenomenon of land use change caused by the intervention of investors to build
tourism facilities, and increasing population. This will impact the status of
Subak as World Cultural Heritage (WCH) can be revoked. If the phenomenon of land
use change continues to occur, it will threaten the existence of subak in the
future, as happens in subaks located in tourist destinations, such as Subak
Muwa, Subak Juwuk Manis, Subak Sukawayah, and subak Padangtegal, which are
located in the tourist area of Ubud
Subak was designated by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Cultural
Heritage site, as stated in the Desicion Code: 36 COM 8B. 29. Themes
Inscription on the Word Harge Charge List Outstanding Universal Value, States
Parties (1): Indonesia. Propeties (1: Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: The
Subak System as a Manifestatition of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy[1]
to protect and preserve for all humanity
The stipulation recognizes the value of Subak in Bali as a farmer organization that collectively manages the irrigation system in rice fields, including its supporting Subak Temple. The name given by UNESCO for the heritage is "The Cultural Heritage of the Balinese: Subak as a manifestation of Tri Hita Karana" (Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of Tri Hitakarana Philosophy) ". UNESCO categorizes subak as a cultural landscape because it is formed from a combination of human behavior and