IRRIGATION SYSTEM OF SUBAK AND TANADA : LAST FORT OF LOCAL WISDOM IN BALI AND JAPAN
Keywords:
Subak, Tanada, land conversion, irrigation system, agricultural ritualsAbstract
The culture of Subak and Tanada continues to change, following the tremendous development of the irrigation system. The development of tourism areas in Bali has made a significant contribution to land conversion, which threatens the existence of Subak. In Japan, land conversion also occurs, but it is aimed at increasing agricultural production through modern technology, which impacts food sources and the mobility of agricultural labor.
This research, based on literature methods and field observations, aims to answer the question: how is the local wisdom of Subak maintained by limiting the conversion of agricultural land? An important finding in this research is that the local wisdom of agricultural culture in Bali is embodied in the Subak community. In Japan, the issue extends beyond the agricultural community to include the broader community, which has not been highlighted in various existing studies.
The result of the research is that the local wisdom of Subak in Bali is being eroded, while in Japan it continues to exist—as long as the Japanese people continue to eat rice as their staple food.