Archives for April, 2008

Subak: Irrigation Management

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  • April 30, 2008

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Balinese rice cultivation is famous all over the world for its efficient use of irrigation water. At the heart of irrigation management are the water user associations called subak. They are the backbone of Balinese […]

Siat Sampian at Samuan Tiga Temple

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  • April 28, 2008

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As its name suggests, Siat Sampian (war of sampian) is a ritual in which the participants armed with a sampian (a decoration made of woven coconut leaves) attack each other accompanied by hysterical shouts and […]

Majesty of Mount Agung

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  • April 18, 2008

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This shot was taken from Gumang Hill and Wikipedia says:
Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is a mountain in Bali. This stratovolcano is the highest point on the island. It dominates the surrounding area influencing the […]