UNESCO Surveys Subak in Bali

  Denpasar (Antara Bali) - A surveyor team of UNESCO has observed the Balinese traditional irrigation or "Subak" which has been confirmed as a world heritage.

        "The three members of UNESCO consultant who observed the world heritage in Bali since 13-15 January 2015 has appreciated the follow up of the Subak," the Chairman of Subak Research Center of Udayana University Prof Dr Wayan Windia said here on Sunday.

        The Chairman and officer from Cultural Directorate General of Cultural and Education Ministry Yunus Arbi had accompanied the team which consist of Kristal Bunly, Gumanini and Koari who visited Subak in four sites.

        The Subak farmers has also welcomed the visit of UNESCO surveyors.

        Team has visited four sites of Subak including in Catur Angga Batukaru in Tabanan District and three Subak areas in Pakerisan riverside of Gianyar District.

        The team also visited several areas of Hindu temples such as Pura Taman Ayun of Mengwi in Badung District and Pura Ulun Danau Batur of Kintamani in Bangli District.

        According to Winda, the team did not give any advice due to the condition of Subak as world heritage has already as expected.

        "The team has very pleased with the warmth reception of Subak farmer members. They are also satisfied with the truth explanation of the condition," Windia said.

        The team will create report to the UNESCO relating to the follow up of Subak which has been declared as world heritage since 29 of June 2012.

        The traditional irrigation system that has been declared as one of the World Heritage gives positive impact for the tourism industry in Bali.

        The tourism site promotion has also attract tourists to visit Bali and improve the people's welfare.

        UNESCO will follow up the Subak as a world heritage by monitoring and evaluating the sustainability and preservation of the sites. (WDY)