Sunday, September 29, 2013

Case Study- Bali: a green revolution?




 Background on Bali

Gunung Agung

Rice in Bali:

  • Main crop
  • "nasi"


World Asia Terraced Rice Paddies   Ubud Area   Bali   Indonesia Wallpaper

Aqueducts:

  • Used to displace water
  • Aqueducts in Bali are an engineering marvel
Subaks:
  • Subak are a group of farmers who receive their water from the same outlet
  • Oversee the smooth functioning of aqueducts 
Water Temples:
  • Select gods are worshiped at the water temples
  • Sharing of holy water 





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YHuxsBvuHg

Discussion questions:

1. How can we implement sustainable processes that mirror the Balinese way?
2. What problems could the Balinese face that could cripple their way of life?

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