is converted as an ever-increasing amount of arable land in Bali hotels, resorts and other tourist infrastructure , a project on the island take a more sustainable approach to tourism.
Desa Wisata ekologis Nyambu or Nyambu Village Ecotourism Project, which was launched in April this year launched, aims to show the tourists the traditional side of Bali while the capacity of local construction people and stimulate economic growth at the village level. Developed more than 18 months, the community-based project is the result of collaboration between the local government, Yayasan Wisnu, PT Kreasi Langgeng Jayaprima, Diageo and the British Council.
approximately 15 minutes from the temple of Tanah Lot Nestled and about an hour from the airport, Nyambu has a vast tourism potential due to its ecological and historic appeal. "Nyambu is a truly unique village, located at 67 Temple in its 380 hectares. The village still holds 61 percent of the land as rice fields and protects its 22 natural sources, even if it is fairly close in urban areas," says Ari Sutani, Senior Program Manager at the British Council, which is involved in the project.
Tours on Nyambu village ecotourism | Image of British Council Feri Latief
The village has a long history and has 67 Hindu temples, some between 8 th of which century Kediri were built in the UK and 13 th century Majapahit era. "The oldest temples include Pura Bale Agung and some other smaller temples. There are several temples of the Majapahit era, like Pura Pura Rsi and Wisesa and temples dating from the post-Majapahit time as Pura Agung Majapahit" says Sutani.
With such a rich variety of attractions, it is not hard to see why would be Nyambu of interest for tourists. In fact the village is just a stone's throw of a street that has seen an increase in development recently, prone to leave the village for urbanization. However, have decided the villagers, who are determined not industrialization and tourism penetrate to let in their fields, for a more sustainable approach to tourism than many others on the island. to decide
Significantly usual village law ( awig-awig ) in Nyambu makes it very difficult to change the function or the ownership of arable land, so the village culture and traditional way of life to protect. A longer study is needed before a shift in the function of country allowed. "The traditional local wisdom of the community of Nyambu is maintained to preserve and protect their village and their culture," says Sutani. "The awig-awig every village in Bali can be quite different, so this is definitely something that can play a major role in protecting Nyambu of sprawl."
Sutani says that the British Council has been working with representatives from six banjar , who expressed an interest in the development of local tourism in Nyambu expressed. They began by organizing seminars, workshops and internships to build the capacity of Nyambu residents to take over the management of tourism ventures village itself. Within the next year and a half The project aims Nyambu to generate income through the realization of the potential of the area in terms of natural resources and cultural attractions and artistic and creative endeavors, all without destroying them.
includes a large part of the project run tours and activities of the villagers, including visits fields and an explanation of subak , on rice the centuries-old irrigation system, a walk through history lane village lead and a painting workshop by local artists.
painting workshop | Image of British Council Feri Latief
"Nyambu is of historical significance because it was allegedly attended by Dang Hyang Nirartha, a priest from the Majapahit Kingdom who came to the village to strengthen the teaching of Hinduism, "says Sutani. "During the visit, the tourists are given the opportunity Nyambu main temple and learn to visit Travel more about Dang Hyang Nirartha."
Given the current sprawl of Bali, it is important that the residents of the island are provided with more available opportunities and space collectively local tourism, which they own and manage to develop, since they are the ones who best to know what are their strengths in terms of culture, nature and tradition.
Sutani believes that the mass tourism often leads to environmental damage due to the demand for additional infrastructure, which in turn relates to culture and local wisdom. "This means that many tourists do not experience the real Bali and that local cultures gradually erode," he says.
The Nyambu village project hopes to contribute to the development of sustainable tourism in Bali, as it maximizes the existing potential of the village in a sustainable manner. Sutani concludes,
"It was great, the villagers mapping and planning a tourism venture, to see which suits their individual needs and expectations."
Subak
Subak is an ecologically sustainable system of water and rice farming that has existed for over 1000 years in Bali. The system, which was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2012, is as complex as it is ingenious and combines irrigation technology, spiritual practices and community involvement.
as an example of the Balinese concept of Tri Hita Karana philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of a harmonious relationship between people, the earth and the gods subak are groups of farmers, the same one sharing water source. The farmers meet regularly to decide together how their water is distributed (the amount of water each member is proportional to their commitments and engagement), and the time of planting and the type of rice are grown.
The irrigation system is usually composed of five terraces and water temple, distributed with the water between the different levels. The water is passed from lakes, rivers and springs by special tunnel. In order to ensure good harvest, farmers rituals regularly maintain their respects to Dewi Sri to pay the goddess of prosperity and fertility.
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