The distinctive Balinese subak system of irrigated rice terraces and water temples was recognised as part of the outstanding cultural and natural heritage of humanity through the World Heritage listing of the ‘Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the subak system as a manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana philosophy’ in 2012. The creation of the category of ‘cultural landscapes’ within heritage practice aimed to expand heritage concepts and enhance recognition of diverse cultural traditions, yet the case of the Balinese subaks demonstrates that there is much to learn about the purposes and the outcomes of heritage conservation. What does it mean to designate ‘everyday’ farming areas, temples and villages as ‘heritage’ in this way? What should heritage conservation seek to achieve in these landscapes, and does heritage help?
History
Chapter number
2.2
Pagination
109-127
ISBN-13
9781138962989
Edition
1st
Language
eng
Publication classification
B1 Book chapter
Copyright notice
2019, Vinayak Bharne and Trudi Sandmeier
Extent
6.5
Editor/Contributor(s)
Bharne V, Sandmeier T
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication
Abingdon, Eng.
Title of book
Routledge handbook of global heritage conservation