Badung, 25 May 2024 – The participants of the 10th World Water Forum visited the Subak Museum in Ubud, the Bedugul Botanical Garden in Tabanan and the Jero Tumbuk Culture & Retreat in Karangasem, Bali on Saturday (5/25/2024). This field trip was the final and concluding day of a series of sessions and events where delegates and participants were able to enjoy the natural beauty and local culture of Bali.
On this day, the group experienced a different atmosphere on the journey to the three excursion locations than on the previous days when they took part in the discussion rounds. The trip began at the meeting point in the lobby of the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC).
The field trip was divided into three routes, namely the first trip to Subak Museum, UNESCO Subak Jatiluwih Rice Terrace Fields and Bedugul Botanical Garden, all located in Tabanan Regency.
The second trip led to Monkey Forest, Ubud Cultural Village, and Lake Batur and Kedisan Pier in Bangli Regency. On the third trip, the participants were invited to the Jero Tumbuk Culture & Retreat in Karangasem Regency.
Senior Advisor to the Minister of Public Works and Housing (MPWH) for Technology, Industry and Environment, Endra S. Atmawidjaja, said Indonesia was proud to be able to present experiences and memories of Bali to the participants of the 10th World Water Forum before they return to their respective countries.
“It is an honor for Indonesia to co-host the 10th World Water Forum. We want the participants not only to attend the main forum, but also to experience the special atmosphere of Bali," said Endra.
On the first trip, the participants were given an overview of Balinese agriculture. The process of how the Balinese organize the irrigation system, or Subak, for planting is entirely based on the calculations of the Balinese calendar (different from the Gregorian calendar). The terraced paddy fields of Jatiluwih at the foot of Mount Batukaru and the vast rice fields dominate the view as the participants and delegates enjoy the route to Tabanan.
The participants of the Monkey Forest Ubud excursion, on the other hand, enjoyed a nature reserve and a temple complex in the village of Padangtegal. Around the 12.5-hectare forest complex, participants can meet hundreds of monkeys that live in the forest.
Then the journey continued to Lake Batur, 30 kilometers from Ubud. The lake is located in the bowl of the Batur Caldera, Kintamani. Mount Batur is an active mountain with breathtaking views.
The participants of a trip to Karangasem who arrived in Jero Tumbuk had the opportunity to explore the village, interact directly with the Balinese and participate in local activities around Jero Tumbuk such as rice farming and fishing. (Ayu Sulistyowati/TR/Elvira Inda Sari)
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Director General of Information and Public Communications, Ministry of Communications and Information – Usman Kansong (0816785320)
PCO 10th World Water Forum - Dede Ariwibowo (08111830020)
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