Subak irrigation cooperative
E566685
Balinese cultural institution
agricultural cooperative
traditional irrigation cooperative
water management system
The Subak irrigation cooperative is a traditional Balinese water management system that organizes farmers in communal governance of rice terraces, reflecting the island’s Hindu philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and the spiritual world.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Subak irrigation cooperative canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6082996 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Subak irrigation cooperative Context triple: [Balinese people, culturalPractice, Subak irrigation cooperative]
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A.
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are expansive, UNESCO-recognized rice paddies in Bali renowned for their traditional subak irrigation system and stunning terraced landscapes.
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B.
Tegallalang rice terraces
Tegallalang rice terraces are a famous, photogenic series of stepped rice paddies in Bali known for their lush landscapes and traditional subak irrigation system.
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C.
Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces are ancient, mountainside rice paddies in the Philippines renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic example of indigenous Ifugao engineering and landscape cultivation.
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D.
Antique rice terraces
Antique rice terraces are centuries-old, hand-carved mountain rice fields in the Philippine province of Antique, known for their scenic landscapes and cultural heritage.
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E.
Bokoharjo cultural landscape
Bokoharjo cultural landscape is a traditional Javanese rural area in Klaten Regency known for its agricultural heritage, cultural practices, and historical sites.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Subak irrigation cooperative Target entity description: The Subak irrigation cooperative is a traditional Balinese water management system that organizes farmers in communal governance of rice terraces, reflecting the island’s Hindu philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and the spiritual world.
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A.
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are expansive, UNESCO-recognized rice paddies in Bali renowned for their traditional subak irrigation system and stunning terraced landscapes.
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B.
Tegallalang rice terraces
Tegallalang rice terraces are a famous, photogenic series of stepped rice paddies in Bali known for their lush landscapes and traditional subak irrigation system.
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C.
Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces are ancient, mountainside rice paddies in the Philippines renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic example of indigenous Ifugao engineering and landscape cultivation.
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D.
Antique rice terraces
Antique rice terraces are centuries-old, hand-carved mountain rice fields in the Philippine province of Antique, known for their scenic landscapes and cultural heritage.
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E.
Bokoharjo cultural landscape
Bokoharjo cultural landscape is a traditional Javanese rural area in Klaten Regency known for its agricultural heritage, cultural practices, and historical sites.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Balinese cultural institution
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agricultural cooperative ⓘ traditional irrigation cooperative ⓘ water management system ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure equitable water distribution
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maximize rice yields sustainably ⓘ prevent water-related conflicts ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Balinese rice agriculture
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cultural landscape of Bali ⓘ |
| basedIn | Bali NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| corePrinciple | harmony between people, nature, and the spiritual world ⓘ |
| country | Indonesia ⓘ |
| decisionMakingBody | council of farmers ⓘ |
| follows |
Balinese Hindu philosophy
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Tri Hita Karana philosophy ⓘ |
| governanceType |
communal governance
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democratic decision-making among farmers ⓘ |
| hasPart |
farmer members
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irrigation canals ⓘ rice terraces ⓘ water temples ⓘ weirs ⓘ |
| influences |
landscape pattern of rice terraces
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local social organization ⓘ ritual calendar ⓘ |
| knowledgeType | traditional ecological knowledge ⓘ |
| leaderTitle | pekaseh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managementScope |
sub-watershed level
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village-level irrigation ⓘ |
| organizes |
maintenance of irrigation works
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planting schedules ⓘ ritual offerings at water temples ⓘ water allocation ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | intangible cultural heritage ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Balinese customary law (adat)
ⓘ
water temple networks ⓘ |
| religiousContext | Balinese Hinduism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
conflict resolution among farmers
ⓘ
mutual aid among members ⓘ |
| spiritualElement | rituals to deities associated with water and fertility ⓘ |
| supports |
biodiversity in rice terrace ecosystems
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food security in Bali ⓘ |
| timePeriod | pre-modern origin ⓘ |
| typeOfIrrigation | gravity-fed irrigation ⓘ |
| usedFor |
collective management of irrigation infrastructure
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coordination of rice cultivation ⓘ irrigation of rice terraces ⓘ water distribution ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Subak irrigation cooperative Description of subject: The Subak irrigation cooperative is a traditional Balinese water management system that organizes farmers in communal governance of rice terraces, reflecting the island’s Hindu philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and the spiritual world.
Referenced by (1)
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