SUBAK: BETWEEN TRADITION, TOURISM AND REVITALIZATION EFFORT IN PRESERVATION WATER RESOURCES IN BALI

Abstract

The role of local culture in supporting sustainable water resources is very much needed, one of which is through the Subak program. In fact, Subak, which should be able to preserve the environment, has not been able to be optimized, and even people tend to leave the Subak tradition. In addition, currently Subak has received international recognition as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, even Subak is used as part of tourism in Bali which is a favorite tourist destination. Meanwhile, many people want the existence of subak to be maintained because it is very much needed as an alternative in efforts to manage water resources in Bali. To maximize the performance of Subak, it is necessary to conduct a reinterpretation (revitalization) of Subak. This study uses qualitative research methods by conducting literature studies and conducting interviews with several informants who know about the role of Subak in Bali. The result of this research is that the potential of Subak both from tradition and part of Balinese tourism needs to be maintained and in the preservation of water resources it can be proven that it is related to the Subak irrigation system. Along with the implementation of Subak activities that can be carried out in the context of conserving water resources, among others, conducting periodic reviews of the material and formulation of awig-awig, increasing farmer awareness through counseling by relevant agencies (Agriculture and Religion) accompanied by prohibitions and the application of strict sanctions to residents. who violated. Subak as a tradition,

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7680399